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Downunder Kilt
Kilts being worn "in action" during WWll has been the subject of a previous thread. Apart from Lord Lovats' piper I don't think you will find any further evidence. I believe that that there was in fact a war office directive that kilts were not to be worn in action
For those that have not seen that thread,the Cameron Highlanders were the last unit to see action wearing the kilt, in France in 1940. A battle damaged kilt from that action is on display at the Cameron museum at Achnacarry.
" Rules are for the guidance of wise men and the adherence of idle minds and minor tyrants". Field Marshal Lord Slim.
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