Police and Peace Officers National Memorial Day

[416 Rigby]

Thank you, Scout, for the clarification. It must simply be something us military folks do out of respect then. I wasn't aware there is no official regulation.

[Mike_Oettle]

It’s worth mentioning that the Victoria Cross was awarded to deserving soldiers from all parts of the British Empire/Commonwealth, not just Britain and Australia, and to foreigners whose bravery was recognised by Britain, whether or not they were serving in British forces.
Among them were 20 South Africans (most of whom are likely to have died by now).
A list I found on Wiki (which of course might not be reliable) reflects five US citizens, four of them serving with the Canadian Army during the First World War and one with the Royal Navy in the 19th century.
Twelve were from the Channel Islands.
Twenty-eight were from the Indian Empire (21 from territories in present-day India and seven from present-day Pakistan).
Twelve were Nepali (all of them Gurkhas).
Twenty-five were New Zealanders.
Twenty-five were Welsh.
There were also recipients from Belgium, the British Virgin Islands, Denmark (3), Fiji, two from Germany (one of them Hanoverian), Grenada, Jamaica, Kenya, Isle of Man, two from Newfoundland (then a separate dominion), Ceylon (Sri Lanka), Sweden, Switzerland, three from Rhodesia and a Ukrainian in the Canadian Army.
There are mile-long lists of English, Scottish, Irish, Canadian and Australian recipients.
Among the English, most were with the British Army, Royal Navy or Royal Air Force, although several were Indian Army and one was with the Cape Colonial Forces.
Australia now has its own decoration, the Australian Victoria Cross, four of which have been awarded for service in Afghanistan.
Regards,
Mike

[OC Richard]

I believe the DM on the far right is York Regional Police Band (since he apears to be wearing Sir John A MacDonald tartan) and his tunic is a variant of the dark blue police officers uniform. I think.

Good eye! I see now the lower pockets are different from the army dress green jacket. Oftentimes in photos it's difficult to tell dark blue from dark green, and I was unsure myself. I'll edit my earlier post. Thanks!

[crash]

I've been lucky enough to be standing next to some of these folks in the pipers' pub at the Glengarry Highland Games. There are a couple of bands that use the cut down (or is that cut up) army dress jacket and they are, how can i put this, unattractive. The jackets I mean. When I was in the Naval Reserve we were still unified and had to wear the army green uniforms. It was a dark time for the Navy.lol

[Nathan]

I've been lucky enough to be standing next to some of these folks in the pipers' pub at the Glengarry Highland Games. There are a couple of bands that use the cut down (or is that cut up) army dress jacket and they are, how can i put this, unattractive. The jackets I mean. When I was in the Naval Reserve we were still unified and had to where the army green uniforms. It was a dark time for the Navy.lol

I thought the cutaway army green tunic was quite smart with the kilt but probably not ideal on a sailor.

[Bill]

This has been a fascinating thread and as I have read it I am again taken by the wide knowledge of our membership! I give my respect to each contributors.

I remember reading somewhere that Basil Rathbone the actor was cited for bravery during the Great War and I want to say it was the V.C. but I'm not doing so well finding the information again. Does anyone know about this and what Regiment he served with?

I might add that I'm using Seri on my iPhone and she's being particularly obstinate tonight!

Slainte'
Bill & Sir Brinkley the Exubrant my LeaderDog.

[Downunder Kilt]

Basil Rathbone eventually enlisted on March 30, 1916. As a Private, he trained at Richmond Park, just outside of London. Rathbone then applied for a commission, so was therefore sent to an officers training camp at Gailes in Scotland. After his training, Rathbone received his commission and became a Second Lieutenant in the Liverpool Scottish Regiment. He wrote, "Here again luck was with me, but this time not of my wangling! The Liverpool Scottish, Second Battalion, was attached to the Fifty-seventh Division, a division which for reasons best known to the War Office was held in England for several months.

Basil was awarded the Military Cross during WW1

For full details on his Army career and his M.C. please see http://www.basilrathbone.net/biography/ww1.htm

[Bill]

Thankyou sir for setting my hazy facts straight. I've always liked Rathbone and especially enjoyed his portrayl of the great Sherlock Holmes. The only fly in that ointment was the way Nigel Bruce played Dr. Watson who I believe was as proficient as Holmes in his own way, Never the les both Rathbone and Bruce are actors fondly remembered in this Kilties' heart!

Just to keep this at least a bit on topic, there is one episode of the Sherlock Holmes radio program that was set in Edinbruogh (sic) that featured haunted bagpipes, the plague, and of course the archvillin Moriarty! Sorry I can't provide a link to it.

Thanks again!

Slainte'
Bill & Sir Brinkley the Exubrant my LeaderDog!