pferguson | April 7, 2017
Two Pipers of Canada’s 25th Battalion The 25th Canadian Infantry Battalion, from Nova Scotia, was part of the 5th Infantry Brigade of the Second Canadian Division. The unit, although not considered a highland battalion, had a pipe band of 12 pipers and 10 drummers. The unit’s March Past was “MacKenzie Highlanders” and their mascot, a […]
pferguson | August 16, 2014
Pipe Major Willie Ross recorded circa 1910 – 1939. James MacDonald of Glencoe, Captain Jack Murray, Reel of Tulloch The Leader of the Band The leader of the band is tired And his eyes are growing old But his blood runs through my instrument And his song is in my soul My life has been […]
pferguson | August 9, 2014
One Thing Leads to Another Constantly Searching Has its Rewards Very recently I met an actor who told me that his great grandfather served during the Great War with the 72nd Battalion C.E.F. I suggested to him that if he were to contact me with his great grandfather’s name I might be able to find […]
pferguson | January 1, 2013
THE NONCHALANT PIPER The pipers of the 16th Battalion C.E.F. received several awards for gallantry during the Great War. These awards included the posthumous Victoria Cross to Piper James Cleland Richardson as well as seven other pipers being awarded the Military Medal. In addition, Pipe Major James Groat received the Distinguished Conduct Medal and the […]
pferguson | September 8, 2012
Across the Wind With a sudden change of plans for a September wandering of the fields of battle in France and Flanders I found myself quickly booking a late August return to Oahu. Here, as I snorkel out across the Waikiki breakwater, I chance upon many close encounters as I drift along the current observing […]
