From its adventures overseas in 1915 this bugle arrived back in New Zealand with souvenir tattoos. Its discovery in 1963 eventually led to the bugle returning to its regimental home. Then it embarked on a new adventure. You will also hear retired Captain Blake Herbert, retired Corporal Ken Davie and Staff Sergeant Tristum Mitchell.
This programme was made with assistance from Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision and the New Zealand Army Band.
Look at the photo gallery for this episode of Bugle Stories
Engravings showing Sergeant Postlewaight’s number, rank and name and Gallipoli locations. Photo: Graeme Wilson
Music Details:
Bugle call: Reveille (original, long version)
- Unnamed bugler at the opening of the Tamatekapua meeting house at Ohinemutu on the 24th March, 1943
(Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision)
TRAD arr MacMurrough: Molly Bawn
- John McCormack (ten), Victor Orchestra
(Romophone 82006)
Bugle Calls: Reveille ( long version) probably from the 1940s
- Unnamed bugler
(Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision)
