Royal Scots Drum Major Andrew Keane, 78 will march in the Cenotaph Parade
A Livingston man who served in the army for nearly a quarter of century has thanked Sight Scotland Veterans for giving him the chance to march in the Cenotaph Parade again.And he says marching in the parade will be one of the proudest moments in his life.
“I was a very proud soldier and a very proud drum major. Now, I’m very proud to represent Sight Scotland Veterans.” Andrew continued: “I joined the Army in 1962 with the Cameronians . When the regiment was disbanded due to government cuts, I moved over to the Royal Scots, where I served until 1986. “My eyesight has never been quite right since then. I had to wear glasses, and I suffered from blurred vision for years after. It was horrendous, but as soon as I was out of the hospital, I was straight back out again with no counselling.
Following his military service, Andrew Keane embarked on an unexpected and rewarding journey, with his expertise leading him to a significant role overseas.
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