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P6361

ID Number: P6361
Item Name: Image
Title: Aerial View of Scottish Borderers Farewell / Vue aérienne de la cérémonie d'adieux au Borderers écossais
Title (Fre): Vue aérienne de la cérémonie d'adieux au Borderers écossais
Date: ca 1916
Description: Black and white photograph of the Scottish Borderers boarding the train in Windsor, Ontario; the photograph is an aerial view showing the Detroit River and the City of Detroit in the background; the train station is in the foreground and throngs of people are visible on the platform.
History: The 241st Battalion, Canadian Scottish Borderers was a unit raised in Windsor during the summer of 1916 as a scheme to increase recruitment. The company adopted the McGregor tartan, after Commanding Officer Lieut. Col. Walter L. McGregor. The unit was fragmented when it reached England. 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