Ian's role is like the modern day Regimental Sergeant Major. Each regiment is only allowed one Elder Sergeant - a sort of 'super-soldier' with experience in all arms and all standards of drill. As in the case of an RSM Ian is also responsible for the presentation of the men on parade.

Ian has been in Hammonds since the late Eighties and is a valued and committed member of the regiment.

Alan is an extremely committed reenactor, enjoying many roles in the Sealed Knot and in other groups. He has been a member of Hammond's for more than twenty years and has been an enthusiastic member for all that time. Alan's role is that of a modern day NCO motivating the men, getting them organised for the battlefield and for advising newer members on drill postures and equipment issues.

Alan is also our Regimental Quartermaster - keeping an eye on the kit that the regiment holds and uses.

Ashley was promoted to corporal by recommendation of our Pike Officer, Bob Lochrie at the Basing House Muster in 2010. Ashley has worked hard behind the scenes for a number of years, and his dedication and hard work has been rewarded with some more hard work!

Ashley has fought in the pike block for nearly a decade now, and this postion will allow him to share his experience with the new, younger members of the pike block.

Elaine is one of the original founding members of Colonel Robert Hammond's  recently passing her 25th Anniversary with the Regiment. She is a superb Musket block Sergeant with many years of experience.

Elaine and Dave Tipping, our musket officer, have the admiration of many for the training and performance of the Hammond's Musket block, which at one time because of the high percentage of female members were know as 'The Dangerous Sisters'!

Dave transferred to Hammonds many years ago and has become a valued member of the regiment and particularly the musket block.

In his role as Corporal, Dave works hard to motivate the musket block to achieve ever higher standards of drill and presentation. He is also extremely well read on the Civil War period and often contributes to the Regimental Newsletter under another name. Dave is also an accomplished story teller keeping audiences transfixed with his tales of the Civil War.

Dave Westley's promotion to corporal has strengthened the Regiment's abilities in training and working with the public. David has exceptional skills at engaging with members of the musket block, patiently teaching new members the skills they will need to maintain and use their guns. He is conscientious on the battlefield making sure that everyone gets home safely.

He comes into his own though when working with youth groups and members of the public in a training scenario - he paints pictures with words and the kids are transported to another time!