Soldier, Author, Bugler The extraordinary life and lasting military legacy of Oliver Willcox Norton By Theodore J. Karle Published here with the kind permission of…
Taps Bugler: Jari Villanueva
The Evolution of Taps
THE EVOLUTION OF TAPS The twenty-four notes we know as Taps has been in use in the US military since its origin in 1862. It…
Diary of a World War One Bugler
DIARY OF A WWI BUGLER Diary kept by Wayne W. DeSilvey, 1st Bugler of Company I, 112th Infantry Regiment, 28th Infantry Division, serving with the…
How Taps Became Associated With Funerals
How Did Taps Became Associated With Funerals? How did the call become associated with funerals? The earliest official reference to the mandatory use of…
Joy in the Mourning
Some thoughts on the words to Taps. From: “Joy in the Mourning” by Leslie Harder A few weeks ago, my mind wandered to the…
The Lincoln Bugle
“The Lincoln Bugle? History not proven.” Someone spent over $100,00 for a nice family heirloom whose connection with the Lincoln Funeral is a story. by…
Keith Clark, Bugler at JFK’s Funeral
Keith Clark would have turned 90 on November 21st. Here is some information on the bugler who sounded Taps at the funeral of President John…
Donna-Mae Smith Bugler
Donna-Mae Smith First Woman Bugler in the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps SOUNDING HER FINAL NOTE By Jennifer Mathis www.newsreview.info It’s one thing to wake up…