Kilties in the Great War

**macwilkin** · 20th October 07, 06:00 AM

Originally Posted by Chef

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

**jackson1863** · 20th October 07, 06:37 AM

Great pictures and commentary! Keep them coming!

**Mr. MacDougall** · 20th October 07, 07:08 AM

Originally Posted by Chef

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.

**Nick the DSM** · 20th October 07, 07:23 AM

great pics, guys!

**CEF** · 21st October 07, 05:31 AM

Originally Posted by cajunscot

And to further note, The Jocks depicted in this photo are from the 26th Highland Infantry Brigade, 9th Scottish Division, returning from the Battle of Bazentin Ridge in July, 1916. (Chappel, The Scottish Units in the World Wars, p.20) The photo is from the IWM's collection.

Regards,

Todd

Hi Guys,
First time posting on the forum.
just to add more information on the photograph of the four jocks walking down the sunken lane.
These men are from the 1/7th Battalion Seaforth Highlanders.
The piper is one of two Mackay's who were bagpipers with the Battalion at that time, 9489 Sgt John Mackay or S/10819 Alexander J Mackay, Alexander survived the war.
The photograph was taken by Lt E J Brookes (War Photographer) on the 14th July during the Battle of Bazentin ridge (Somme) 14th-17th July, these men are marching back from the trenches after the attack on Longueval village.
its part of the IWM collection ref number Q4012.

Regards
CEF