"Royal Horse Guards at Waterloo podcast" Topic

Episode 3 out now
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Another good show, thinking of making the Household Calvary to add to.my collection

Another great episode! Thanks very much!

Agreed, another captivating installment!

A question about Trooper George North: was he noted on his record as a Farrier, or was he expected to unofficially assist in that capacity?

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George North, although listed as a plain Private in 1815, was discharged as a Farrier just two years later. I imagine they needed a smith urgently and just recruited a local guy for a short period.

Excellent, very informative and enjoyable

Interesting, thanks! That must have been a helluva sales pitch on the part of the recruiting party.

Not watched yet, though I will.

Regarding specialists, long ago when I collected medals, I had a Waterloo Medal for the Armourer Sergeant oof the 11th Light Dragoons.
He was recruited not long before the campaign, certainly not a Peninsula veteran, and seems to have gone straight in as a sergent, nominally on the strength of the senior troop.
He was likely leftout of battle because of his valuable position.
It was suggested to me that the instant NCO rank was an inducement in the recruitment of specialists.
Ultimately he didn't keep his stripes as he was busted when the regiment went to India for fighting!

This is a great series. Worth mentioning the Household Cavalry Museum in Horse Guards Parade, London. A small set up, but some great Waterloo relics, even a Blues coat worn at Waterloo, which should put to rest much debate about their rig that day.