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1972.034.004
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1972.034
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Belt
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Walking out leather belt, 72nd Bn CEF
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72nd BATTALION CEF, SH of C
72e BATAILLON CEF, SH de C
Walking out leather belt, 72nd Bn CEF
Walking out leather belt. It was "Buckshee" (i.e. unofficial or extra in British Army slang) wear for Senior NCOs as worn in England in 1917. It was not issued but allowed in 1916 - 1917.
687641 Private Lorne Percy Wilson of the 72nd Batalion, CEF arrived in France on 11 May, 1917 and became severely sick on 27 September, 1917.
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