Picture No | 10037908 |
Date | 21 July 1915 |
Description | Gallipoli piper, First World War |
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Piper Kenneth McLennan of the Highland Light Infantry leads a successful attack on a Turkish redoubt, playing his bagpipes to encourage his comrades. He was subsequently awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal 'for playing his pipes during the attack and advancing with the line after his pipes had been shattered by shrapnel, and heartening the wounded under fire.'
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Source | Allan Stewart, in 'Deeds that Thrill the Empire' part xiii page 447 |
Credit | Mary Evans Picture Library |
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