Saturday 20th January 2007

128th Anniversary of the Battle of Rorke's Drift

The Band took park in the commemorations for the 128th  Anniversary of the Battle of Rorke's Drift in 1879.  Private John Field was awarded the Victoria Cross in the Battle and is buried in St.Michael's Churchyard, Llantarnum where the service was held.

The Band led the parade of ex-servicemen into the Churchyard to the tune of Men of Harlech.  After the service the Parade moved off the the sound of Old Comrades.