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    Kilties in the Great War

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    Quote Originally Posted by g koch View Post
    http://www.firstworldwar.com/index.htm

    Some things from FirstWorldWar.com.


    A Highlander as sentry at a gas post (CNP)




    Highlanders pipe themselves back from the trenches (MF)




    The London Scottish at rollcall after fighting at Ypres, 31 Oct 1914 (GW)




    Highlanders in the Balkans (GW)
    Sorry about that, too many links. Cool pics though, thanks.

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    Great images... who's got more?

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    And one of my favourites:

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    imperial service badge

    Quote Originally Posted by Chef View Post


    This young man is from a Territorial unit; The small badge right breast is an "Imperial Service" badge:

    http://www.kinnethmont.com/1914-1918...-srv-badge.jpg

    The photo of the IS badge is from a nice history of a lad from the 6th Battalion of the Gordons:

    http://www.kinnethmont.com/1914-1918...alex-pirie.htm

    The badge was given to those who volunteered for overseas service during WWI. (Westlake & Chappell, British Territorial Units 1914-18, p.3)

    Regards,

    Todd
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    Great pictures and commentary! Keep them coming!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Chef View Post
    As a veteran, this picture put me in mind of the exchange between Kirk and Chekov in Star Trek: Generations:

    Chekov: I was never that young.

    Kirk: No; you were younger.

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    great pics, guys!
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    Excellent! Thanks!

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    Great photos, guys!

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