Tower of London Beefeater guided tour Part 1 of 3
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Frenchies! *argh*
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...you can either apply for the job or get invited to it. They all live inside the Tower of London and due to their service experience have developed this 'disciplinary charm' :-). But make no mistake...all of these guys have been in action and are experienced fighting soldiers ;-)
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To become a Yeoman Warden you have to have a minimum of 22 years of service on your back and in that time have reached the rank of Warrant Officer Second Class (WO2). With this rank and this rank only a WO2 (this being his rank) can become a Squadron Sergeant Major (SSM) and this would then be his 'appointment'. SSM's are in charge of the discipline of a squadron being on average about 150 troops strong. All Warrant Officers are given a Warrant by the Queen and to become a Yeoman Warden ....
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They wouldn't have gotten away with this in front of this other guard: watch?v=jWFq-v7TKdQ&feature=re
lated Remember: They, along with the guards of Buckingham Palace, have military training. That's training in fighting AND shouting.
Alan Kingshott, Legend !! HUZZARRR !!!
dizzytroop 1 year ago
@dizzytroop Nice to know his name! Thanks.
pvtsmith29 1 year ago