1015135 Colour Sergeant (Lance Corporal) James Rae. This photo was taken when he was in the 231st Battalion, CEF because he is wearing the Seaforth Highlanders cap badge as opposed to the 72nd Regiment, Seaforth Highlanders of Canada cap badge. He later transferred to the 72nd Battalion, CEF in France. On the back of the photo is "France 11-6-17 to 9-3-18". He is wearing a TOS, CEF service dress tunic, Kilt and kilt apron. 1015135 L/Cpl James Rae arrived in France and went to the 72nd Battalion on 11 June 1917. He was invalided sick on 9 March 1918. The Museum has his (Boer War and WW I) medals and Queen Victoria Gift Box. He served in the 1st Battalion, The Gordon Highlanders in South Africa. The Gordons served throughout the Second Anglo-Boer War of 1899-1902, including for the successful defence of Ladysmith. Between 1899 and 1902, both Battalions of The Gordon Highlanders saw continuous action in a long and difficult war. During this intense period of action six Victoria Crosses were awarded to the Regiment.