Greg at a Anzac Day Service with Chief Benjamin, Chief of the Fuzzy Wuzzy Tribe, Papu
New Guinea
Avoca Beach Public School - 2022
Greg is the Great Nephew of Australian Bugler Bertie George Englert , 14th Battalion, AIF, who was killed in action in France in 1918. Greg considers his bugle playing to be a continuing homage to his Great Uncle Bertie. Bertie Englert - Centre, Eldrid Englert on Left, unknown on Right
Greg has produced a 36 minute film about Bertie along with composing and recording original music for the film. The film can be viewed here
Greg is also the Great Nephew of Klemens Baczewski - R.A.F. 300 Squadron World War II who flew 26 missions over Germany in 6 months in Lancaster Bombers. Uncle Klem was awarded the Virtuti Militari - The Polish equivalent of the Victoria Cross and Medal of Honour, The Cross of Valour twice and the Polish Air Service Medal
I get asked all the time "are you the bugler that did the Sydney Airport Runway on Anzac Day 2020 footage of which went around the world?". Proudly yes I am and it was such an honour. Here is the youtube clip
Yes! I did the Last Post beside the Sydney Airport runway again on Anzac Day2022. Here is the youtube clip
If you are in need of a bugler for any occasion anywhere in the Sydney/Central Coast and Wollongong areas please give Greg a call on 0412 573654 or email him at greg@gemusic.com.au