1951 Trooping the Colour – 26 May 1951

Troops march on to parade. Colour Party is Maj. G. Fraser, Capt. J.J. Douglas, CSM S. Montgomery, CQMS W. Trent and Sgt. L. Stevens. Trooping of the Colour, 26 May 1951 at Varsity Arena. P1499

1951 Trooping the Colour – 26 May 1951

The King’s Colour marched on parade for Trooping of the Colour, 26 May 1951. THe Colours are paraded past every member of the Regiment, ensuring their recognition of their Colour. This practice is historic, to the period in which the Colours were carried on the active battlefield in the centre front of the troops as […]

1951 Trooping the Colour – 26 May 1951

Officers march on for Trooping of the Colour, 26 May 1951 at Varsity Stadium. Officers are Maj. G. Fraser, Capt. J.I. Douglas and future Commanding Officer, LCol John  Lowndes, dressed in blue patrols.  P1501