Cameron of erracht military kilt

[macwilkin]

I realize that it's not necessary to mention that in 1944, in the battles in Normandy, the Cameronians would have been wearing battle dress (as would the Gordons fighting right slongside them in some of the actions).

But I'm curious, as I've rarely seen photos of Highlanders in a WWII combat theater wearing kilts "outside" of action; not even officers. In fact, for Normandy post D-Day, I can't think of a single instance. Anyone have any pertinent photos or links? I'd be very interested to see them.

Allen

Just a slight clarification Allen, but the Cameronians were a Lowland regiment that did not wear the kilt (save the pipes & drums). The Cameron Highlanders did wear the kilt. Given that the Cameronians were named for the Covenanting Presbyterian leader Richard Cameron and his followers, who made up the bulk of the first members of the regiment, it can be somewhat confusing.

Regards,

T.

[Mainer In Exile]

Just a slight clarification Allen, but the Cameronians were a Lowland regiment that did not wear the kilt (save the pipes & drums). The Cameron Highlanders did wear the kilt. Given that the Cameronians were named for the Covenanting Presbyterian leader Richard Cameron and his followers, who made up the bulk of the first members of the regiment, it can be somewhat confusing.

Regards,

T.

Yessir, you are of course abolutely correct; and I am now extremely irritated with myself becuase I've made the same error before when discussing specific battles around Caen! Two different brigades, in two different divisions; coincidentally, both the Cameron Highlanders and the Cameronians had a battalion of the Gordons in the same division with them, albeit diferent divisions.

Allen