Scottish piper who led troops on D-Day dies

**beloitpiper** · 22nd August 10, 07:38 AM

**figheadair** · 22nd August 10, 08:15 AM

Originally Posted by Jock Scot

Oh wow! As there are I think three threads going on here about this brave man I will not say any more than has already been said. But do you know if the tartan on the pipes has weathered to that colour, is it a recognised tartan and was it woven to some sort of low profile colour to suit THE occasion!?

The tartan is/was Seaforth Highlanders (MacKenzie), originally in the military issue shades but now much faded by exposure to the sun/elements.

**figheadair** · 22nd August 10, 08:16 AM

Originally Posted by Schiehallion

The Pipes are recognised as a weapon of war and this article shows clearly why... and how they inspire.

It is amazing that his pipes are still able to be seen with the now weathered by age tartan.
Where are they held ?

I think I'm right in saying that they are in the piping museum/centre in Glasgow but I could be wrong.

**Jock Scot** · 22nd August 10, 09:52 AM

Originally Posted by figheadair

The tartan is/was Seaforth Highlanders (MacKenzie), originally in the military issue shades but now much faded by exposure to the sun/elements.

That makes sense, thank you for that.

**Mike_Oettle** · 24th August 10, 04:18 AM

Thanks, Beloitpiper, for that jogging of my memory. It is 47 years since I first saw that movie.
Regards,
Mike

**macshorty** · 25th August 10, 05:07 AM

That clip is amazing!!

**macwilkin** · 25th August 10, 05:51 AM

Originally Posted by beloitpiper

In the movie, Piper Millin is played by P/M Leslie de Laspee of the London Scottish, and personal piper to HM the Queen Mother.

T.

**wildrover** · 25th August 10, 12:37 PM

...Speechless! (But checking in anyway.)

**highland mafia** · 25th August 10, 01:59 PM

He was a great man..Can't say I'd ever have the stones to do what he did...
The first post had a link to an article about it..Honestly what a horribily written article good lord!!

**Red Stag** · 25th August 10, 05:24 PM

Sorry to learn of his passing.

I just saw them putting out movies at Wal-mart and the "The Longest Day" has been issued on DVD for $7.50. On the cover it shows troops leaving the boats and standing in the ocean and you can see the bagpiper standing on the right.