The goat, apparently, is not a mascot, but an actual member of the corps, with a rank y todo. And, it was even punished for infractions of one sort and another. I swear!
I cannot get started on how absurd it is that so much human thought, work, creativity, engineering, resources, organization, money, lives, etc. has been devoted to war and its glorification.
The most interesting bit of information about the regiment had to do with St. David’s Day. “March 1st is the feast of Saint David, the patron saint of Wales. The Regiment celebrated this day all over the world [all over the world??] wearing a leek in the cap and eating leeks at dinner.
The youngest soldier in each company, and the newest officer would stand on a chair after dinner with one foot on the table. They would eat a leek while a drummer played a roll, then make the toast, ‘And Saint David,’ while drinking from a loving cup.”
It is enough to make you want to join up!
Grandma Goes Coastal 