Excuse to Wear the Leatherneck Tartan

**Fearnest** · 26th February 07, 02:34 AM

Originally Posted by kilted in seattle

Now does anyone know whether there is a tartan for Artillerymen?

Just wear your Red Legs, bucko!

OK, smart-@$$ comments out of the way, I've done some looking. No US Army Artillery tartan, although the Confederate Memorial Tartan is specifically designed with a nod to the Cavalry, Artillery, and Infantry. Given as you're in Seattle, that may not do much for you...

I even tried to trace Molly Pitcher (Mccauly) for a link to a tartan (having lived near the Battle of Monmouth battlefield, I'm particularly fond of that story and like to promote it whenever possible), but alas, even then came up with zip, zilch, zero, nada, goose egg, blank... well, you get the idea.

Good luck with your search!

**Warlock** · 26th February 07, 05:25 AM

Originally Posted by kilted in seattle

Now does anyone know whether there is a tartan for Artillerymen?

FRASER Red!

**MikeFitz** · 27th February 07, 02:08 AM

Here in Kentucky last Sunday. A ceremony was held in Elizaville to honor Franklin Sousley. Semper Fidelis!

**Matthew J. Greene** · 27th February 07, 02:30 PM

While I was not a marine, I did spend four years in the U.S. Army. I was active duty from November of 1990 to November of 1994. Instead of going to Saudi Arabia, I was stationed in the Reception Station at Fort Knox. We inprocessed new recruits into basic training.

I do miss the camraderie and sense of tradition and honor that I felt while in the Armed forces. It is rare to find that in the civilian workplace.

I do like the Marine tartan. I was wondering if there is a U.S. Army tartan? Just for the Army in general, instead of specific branches (i.e. artillery, cav, and so on).

**cavscout** · 27th February 07, 02:35 PM

Here's a link with most of the US Military tartans. Don't be mis-lead though, some of these tartans are not officially recognized by the branch's of service.

http://www.alexismalcolmkilts.bigstep.com/generic14.html;$sessionid$AXJOJ1QAAAO5NTZENUFXBMWP ERWRJPX0

**Fearnest** · 27th February 07, 02:58 PM

Originally Posted by Matthew J. Greene

While I was not a marine, I did spend four years in the U.S. Army. I was active duty from November of 1990 to November of 1994. Instead of going to Saudi Arabia, I was stationed in the Reception Station at Fort Knox. We inprocessed new recruits into basic training.

I do miss the camraderie and sense of tradition and honor that I felt while in the Armed forces. It is rare to find that in the civilian workplace.

I do like the Marine tartan. I was wondering if there is a U.S. Army tartan? Just for the Army in general, instead of specific branches (i.e. artillery, cav, and so on).

Here's the US Army tartan (and thanks for your service!):

**Matthew J. Greene** · 28th February 07, 02:02 PM

Cavscout, and Fearnest, thank you for your assistance. It is much appreciated. I really like the U.S. Army tartan.

As for my service, you are welcome. It is nice to hear thanks from others. I'll wager that that is something most veterans hear few and far between. Noone had ever thanked me before two years ago.

**Riverkilt** · 28th February 07, 03:21 PM

If you're hot to trot for a US Army tartan kilt check out the thread on USA Kilts forum. Rocky has some headed his way. A bunch of us have ordered up kilts in that tartan in the special weave polyviscose.

Of course its available from other sources too, as noted above.

**Fearnest** · 28th February 07, 04:47 PM

Originally Posted by Riverkilt

If you're hot to trot for a US Army tartan kilt check out the thread on USA Kilts forum. Rocky has some headed his way. A bunch of us have ordered up kilts in that tartan in the special weave polyviscose.

Of course its available from other sources too, as noted above.

Yep, it depends if you want it in PV or in wool. I have a PV on order from Rocky - the jonesing continues...

And Matthew, remember how nice it feels to be thanked the next time you see a serviceman or servicewoman "out and about." I was thanked by a WWII veteran early in my service during the Cold War - it made an impression on me, and I try to continue to follow his example.

**kilted in seattle** · 3rd March 07, 04:27 PM

Every once in a while I'll be running around in my ACUs and I'll get the older guys thanking me for my service.

It's a little humbling when the guy thanking you is wearing a hat that says "The Chosin Few."

I may have to investigate that US Army Tartan. If I am going to wear a Tartan, it'd be nice to wear one that I have some right to wear.