WWI Scene

**Rex_Tremende** · 2nd December 08, 08:35 PM

From a memorial page on a web site about the history and people of Kinnethmont, a parish in Aberdeenshire, Scotland:

On 6th December the 6th Gordons, in 7th Division - 20th Brigade became
the first 51st HD battalion to arrive on The Western Front joining up with
regulars of the 2nd Gordons, Scots and Grenadier Guards in the trenches
in front of Sailly, near Armentieres. Alex's company were the first into the
trenches. Four days in the line and four resting in billets to the rear was the
usual routine. The battalion were billeted south of the town and much time
was spent cleaning up after a tour in the mud swamped trenches.

Members of 6 GH cleaning up after a tour in the trenches,
the man shaving still wears the drab apron over his kilt. This
was worn to camouflage the kilt and to help keep it clean and
dry in the muddy trenches.

The apron has been discussed here before, but I don't recall having yet seen a view of it from the rear. It goes all the way around and loosely pleated.
Regards,
Rex.

**beloitpiper** · 2nd December 08, 09:11 PM

That's cool. I like seeing the soldiers acting casual like this.

**ANGELMAN** · 2nd December 08, 10:00 PM

What a great old photo. We seem to be seeing more of the old pic's on the board. It's great to see these being shared and keeping history alive.

**SFCRick** · 2nd December 08, 11:16 PM

Wonderful photo

**Ancienne Alliance** · 3rd December 08, 12:37 AM

Very impressive. Thank You for sharing.

Best,

Robert

**Highlander31** · 3rd December 08, 01:15 AM

Nice photo. Interesting to see the apron fits over the kilt.

**Spartan** · 3rd December 08, 04:17 AM

That's a great picture. Thanks for posting it!

**Riverkilt** · 3rd December 08, 06:11 AM

The boy on the left seems to express the grimness of war. Won't be long until the anniversary of WarI and interest in it peaks. Pics like this help much with those interested in recreating the times. Thanks for the extra effort to pass this on.

Ron