Our Story
A century, decade by decade
Drag along the rail to travel through the Company's history. Gold markers note the milestones — founding, captains, camps and the boys who carried the colours.
1927
The Company forms
Born 14 October under Captain Lendrick McMaster; 54 enrolled in the first session.
1929
First camp
Eleven boys attend Battalion Ganaway Camp.
1934
First King's Badges
Three boys awarded the Brigade's highest honour.
1945
Old Boys & first Company camp
The Old Boys' Association forms; first Company camp at Carnlough.
1952
The Downie era
Harry Downie succeeds McMaster after 25 years.
1963
Captain Trevor Wilson
One of the youngest captains in the Battalion takes command.
1975
Band triumphant
First in the Junior Band Competition; canoes and a minibus acquired.
1977
Golden Jubilee
50 years marked with an Inspection and Parade of Past Members.
1977–2027
The next fifty years
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2027
Our Centenary
One hundred years of the 24th Belfast.
