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1977.012.001b
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72nd BATTALION CEF, SH of C
72e BATAILLON CEF, SH de C
Letter - Explanation of Kilt Apron "72nd Seaforth Highlanders 14 Platoon, Bramshott"
Framed letter explaining the kilt apron "72nd Seaforth Highlanders 14 Platoon, Bramshott [England]" - 1977.012.001a and what happened to the men.
Regimental History, Pages 17 - 18
"[During the evening of 5 May 1916] ... The Battalion now found itself in a well-appointed camp which combined huts, to accommodate about 30 men, with tbe usual military tents. Morning breaking revealed Bramshott as a camp of about 11/2 miles long by 1/2 mile broad, on high ground, between Liphook and Hindhead on the Portsmouth road, its soil very sandy, and the surrounding country wild moorland and gorse. There were comfortable headquarters, and good bathing and fumigating arrangements.The Battalion now settled down to three months and one week of steady training, including very thorough instruction in musketry by its own officers and NCOs."
The 72nd Battalion left Bramshott for the Front on 12 August, 1916 and arrived the next day.

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