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1998.105.004
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1998.105
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Note explaining bagpipes history
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PIPES & DRUMS AND MUSIC
FUMÉES, TAMBOURS ET MUSIQUE
Note explaining bagpipes history
Note explaining the history of the bagpipes belonging to J. Davidson, 72nd Bn CEF. From label "These bagpipes have been with the Davidson Family for over 80 years [as of 1998].
Jim Davidson, a member of the Seaforths [sic 29th Battalion], played these pipes during WW I. He lost his life in France, at which point the pipes were returned.
[NOTE: THERE WERE THREE DAVIDSONS KILLED IN ACTION IN FRANCE AND SEVEN DAVIDSONS IN THE BATTALION. NEED MORE INFORMATION.]
IT COULD POSSIBLY BE PTE. JOHN DAVIDSON, #181096 OF THE 29TH (VANCOUVER) BN., "TOBIN'S TIGERS" WHO DIED ON 17 AUGUST, 1917. HIS PARENTS WERE FROM LADYSMITH, BC.

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