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Hi Frank
I wrote to the Household Cavalry Museum & Archive from whom I received a reply yesterday, a copy of which I attach. As you will see, it appears that they do not hold any service history, yet your attachment looks like the real thing. Could you throw any light on this puzzle for me, please?

Thank you

I also applied for a copy of his death certificate, which indicates the cause of death was double pneumonia, diarrhoea and exhaustion, 12 days. He died at Combermere Barracks.

Hello Susan,
I certainly never suggested to you that the HCR had any service papers, although, I happen to believe that they actually do, moreover the first line of their letter really does surprise me, however, I'm sorry if you had that impression from anything I had written here.
The letter they have sent to you is very clear, as well as being a little in accurate, copies of almost all, service papers for members of the Life Guards are in WO400 at Kew, most, though, not all, are available on line these days.
I'm very pleased for you that you have been able to find all the answers in such a very short space of time.
If you pm a valid email address to me I will send the folio to you, however, they certainly will not tell you anything that has not already been discussed on here, once again, thank you for posting the photographs and adding so much to this thread.
Kind regards Frank Kelley

Hi Frank

I'm glad to have shared what information I could - I am so pleased that George is being remembered.

Thank you so much too for all the assistance you have given me. We are planning a trip to Windsor in the hope of finding a grave and, if we do, be sure I will post a photo here!

Best wishes and thanks

Sue

Mike,
Before the nineteenth century their duties were, as their name suggests, simply the protection, of the actual person, of the Monarch, after that, the duty becomes more symbolic, however, all three regiments continued to provide the Queens (or Kings) Life Guard at Horse Guards and mounted escorts as required from their three barracks, Combermere in Windsor, Albany Street, Regents Park and Knightsbridge, Hyde Park.
They did then, as now, provide men for the State opening of Parliament, Commons and Lords, escorts for members of foreign governments and Heads of State, as well as the Royal weddings and funerals and "one off" parades and so on, it was always a most impressive sight with a full Sovereigns Escort which would have been seven officers and one hundred and nine Corporals and Troopers
They really did and still do take matters very seriously indeed.
For example, as recently as 1971, with the Emperor of Japan on a visit to London whilst on the Mall, a fellow rushed for the crowd and made for the Emperors carriage.
The Escort Commander on that day was Major John Fuller, a Life Guard Field Officer, he was riding on the left wheel of the Emperors carriage, as Escort Commander, with Silver Stick riding on the right wheel as the Field Officer would have normally done, the latter, was, I would think, merely exercising his "right" to take part and "dust off" his Albert and plume, but, he was where Fuller should have been!
Major Fuller raised his sword and "charged" the now terrified man, his life was only saved because he saw Major Fuller and the business end of his state sword coming toward his person at speed, he turned and fled running into the arms of the Metropolitan Police!

I like the sound of your Trumpeter, no pun intended, I suspect rather more than the current neighbours would, who are situated in the prosperous suburbs next to Combermere these days, the trumpet calls can be heard throughout the day along with the roar of the CVR(T)'s engines!
Kind regards Frank

QSAMIKE wrote: Hi Everyone......

I also have a 1stLG medal and his Edward V11 LSGC but his rank is Trumpeter and I have often wondered what ceremonies he would have been involved with......

Mike

Please see attached copy letter from Royal Borough of Windsor and Maindenhead - I still await photo of medals from my cousin!