Headed to the Navy Ball again

[Jock Scot]

Jim I know I did not serve in you country's forces, but I can tell you as a young Officer I and my brother Officers and I am sure the men too, just loved talking to the "Old Soldiers" and their tales of the past. Pretty grim tales some of them were and some humorous ones too! These stories gave us a connection to the past and we loved these chaps being around. Not one of them ever boasted, they did not need too, all were very self effacing, even if their medals said otherwise.

Now I have met the occasional retired American serviceman and yes they were dressed in civilian attire as befitting their status, but on the appropriate occasion they wore their miniature medals--only those----no badges, no wings, no anchors and no badges of rank.

Wear your miniatures(only) on the appropriate occasion, if you wish, with the kilt and be proud of them. You earned them. But only at the proper time.That way the younger generation will learn about their past from people that REALLY know.