The ceremony originated in Nov 1929. It is still held monthly with full ceremonies five times a year, as advertised in the Blue Book. It is carried out by Unit members from all over the country, both Regular and Reserve who form the Ceremonial Party under the direction of the Regimental Secretary and the Corps Regimental Sergeant Major.
In 1925, the RAMC Association was formed to further the camaraderie of WW1 Corps veterans with Sir William Leishman being the first President. There are now some 25 branches around UK with a predominantly veteran membership although most serving Corps members also are members centrally. The Association has traditionally been supported by Corps Funds and especially for the expenses of the branch standards and standard bearers.