They made a return journey from London to Berwick-upon-Tweed in a single day. The trip north saw them trace the steps of their forebearers, who were raised by Oliver Cromwell in 1650 from the border town.
Some 100 soldiers from Number 3 Company, along with colleagues from the Band of the Coldstream Guards, departed King’s Cross shortly after 0600 onboard a special LNER Azuma train wrapped in a poppy design.
On arrival, they marched through Berwick with colours flying and bayonets fixed. They attended a service of thanksgiving before returning home on the 1515.
“We’re very proud to follow in our forebearers’ footsteps, with all the history and traditions that comes too,” said Maj Tim Woodbridge, OC Number 3 Company.
