The photograph shows Bandmaster Hurst explaining a trumpet fanfare that he had written especially for the 250th anniversary of the Regiment.

The photograph shows Lieutenant-Colonel F. W. James inspecting the passing out parade.

Colonel F. L. Martin presented a silver-tipped baton to Private E. Weaver of Blackheath who was adjudged to be the best cadet.

The photograph shows a “Char Wallah” bringing Private B. Smith from Wolverhampton a cup of tea.

The photograph shows Private J. Chatham from Wolverhampton reading a book about East Africa before the battalion left for Kenya.

Due to heavy rain, soldiers wearing replica uniforms from 1705 as part of their anniversary celebrations had to be covered with groundsheet capes.

The photograph shows men wear the “Redcoats” 1705 uniforms during rehearsals for the 250th anniversary celebrations of the founding of the regiment.

The photograph shows Lance Corporal Colin Harris sitting on a bank overlooking the Thompson Falls to write his Christmas greetings to his family at home.

Men from the new regiment were returning home to Lichfield after an amalgamation ceremony of the North and South Staffordshire Regiments.

Soldiers wearing replica 1705 uniforms as part of their 250th anniversary celebrations were forced to put up with heavy rain.