bandsmen/stretcher bearers
In WW1 pipers lead the regimental advance from the front and were stretcher bearers as secondary trade. The attrition rate was obvious and changes had to be made, part way throught WW1 they were held back out of the advance and only piped troops behind the lines.
In WW2 that lesson didn't have to be relearnt.
Peter
I have no definite idea why Mr. cook would come and give me the silver furrel. Yes, it probably should go to the Calgary Museum, but for now it is something special to me.
Gord
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01-02-10, 02:45
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