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P6114

ID Number: P6114
Item Name: Image
Maker: Mackintosh, E.
Title: 241st Highlanders in Windsor / 241eme highlanders à Windsor
Title (Fre): 241eme highlanders à Windsor
Date: 1916/11
Description: Black and white photograph of the non-commissioned officers of the 241st Highlanders (better known as the Scottish Borderers) recruiting in Windsor in November, 1916; there are four rows of men, most of whom are wearing kilts and Glengarry caps; there is a sidewalk in front of the men and a brick building behind them
History: Men from both Essex County and American men joined the regiment, drawn to the distinct Highland garb of the unit. Many of the volunteers for the 241st came from the ranks of the 21st Essex Fusiliers, known today as the Essex & Kent Scottish Regiment.
Place made: Canada - Ontario - Windsor
Collection Name: Museum Windsor

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21st Regiment, Essex Fusiliers

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