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27th April 06, 05:35 PM
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Dunkirk
 Originally Posted by Angus
What about the last time the kilt was worn in battle? I cant remember the date but am almost possitive that it was the Cameron Highlanders somewhere in France in 1941??
What was the date cajunscot????
The Camerons wore the kilt for the last time in action at Dunkirk, from 26 May to 3 June, 1940.
You can see one of the kilts at the Clan Cameron Museum in Achnacarry, Scotland:
http://www.clan-cameron.org/museum.html
The 51st Highland Division fought on while the remainder of the BEF was evacuated at Dunkirk, and subsequently became POW's; during their tenure, the "Reel of the 51st" was created by Scottish officers:
http://www.electricscotland.com/music/wardance.htm
http://www.laird.org.uk/Scots/campai...f_the_51st.htm
You'll see a picture of a Kilted Cameron here.
Cheers, 
Todd
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