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Reenacting World War II |
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| The first question often is
why...why do you want to reenact something like World War II? And
the answers are many.
The best and first response is often out of respect for those who served. Many of us have parents who indeed did serve their country. We do this as a hobby. Many are very interested in the research and the ability to recreate the details of life from the 1940s British military. We do it, because we enjoy the camaraderie of others who share this interest. We do it to preserve the traditions of the British Army, which are fast disappearing. Col. Ken Walker, (right below) Commandant, 1st Highland Brigade Yeomanry, LF Vols, Scottish Command, Argyll, Scotland, recently wrote us, "It may be up to units like yourselves to uphold the pride and traditions of lost regiments, for who will do so if you don't ?"
Staff Officer Capt. Peter Campbell and Col. Ken Walker, in the officer's mess last year. And it provides contacts with active army personnel and veterans who share our interest in the Argylls. This is a great hobby. We try to present the life of the British foot soldier, as accurately as possible. We participate in several events yearly at various locations on the east coast, primarily Pennsylvania and New York State. We locate reproduction uniform parts and original web belts, weapons, tents, mess tins, and more. |
One of the rewards of reenacting is meeting and hearing the real stories from the soldiers that were there- whom we portray. Meet Pte. Jim Leddie who enlisted in the 7th Bn Argylls in 1939 and served throughout the war. He is wearing the same glengary below, that he wore in the 1939 photo at the bottom of the page.
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