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1985.002.005

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Apron, Kilt

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Kilt Apron - Pte Henderson, 231st Bn

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231st BATTALION CEF (2nd RESERVE BATTALION)

231e BATAILLON CEF (2e BATAILLON DE RÉSERVE)

Kilt Apron - Pte Henderson, 231st Bn

Autographed 231st (Seaforth Highlanders of Canada) Battalion (Most likely 12 Platoon), Kilt Apron. This kilt apron belonged to Pte. Harold Leslie Henderson # 1015808 of the 231st and 72nd Battalions, CEF. He arrived in France to the 72nd Battalion on 1 August, 1917 and was invalided sick on 12 December, 1918. Names on the kilt apron: On Front: H.L. Henderson, Alex Bruce, Hugh Stevenson, Dan MacLellan, Alexander Mitchell, Angus MacLennon, Andrew J. Smith, C.S. Huff, Sam D. Cray, John Kirkaldy, James Reid, Tom Dickson, L.A. Thornton, W. Hamilton, RoderickMcLeod, David Smith, A. Hamacher, G.E. Press, H. Alexander, M.B. McLennon, Charles W. Herbert, W.G. Robertson, J. Inkster, William Edwards, E.E. Perritared (?). On Rear: Thomas Dickson, James Reid, John Kirkaldy, H,L. Henderson 12 Plat. Kilt Aprons (covers) were worn by Highland regiments on active service. Not only did the apron protect the kilt but it also made the kilt less conspicous in the field. It is a brown canvas apron with tape tie in a seam at the top, a single button flap pocket in the centre (actng as a sporran).
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