Headstone of Brigadier Ronald John Frederick Tod C.B.E, D.S.O. and Bar of No9 Commando
Date: 01/08/2008
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Owner: Colin Russell
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The Cap Badge is that of the Kings’ Shropshire Light Infantry carrying the traditional Hunting Horn worn by all LI Regiments. These were originally raised to fight in American were the red tunics of the Infantry proved ideal targets for the Colonial Riflemen who were all excellent marksmen and hunted wild -life as food. The LI came with new’ dark green uniforms, trained as marksmen and to move at high speed.
Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Sat 12 Sep 2020 10:07:50 EDT
In ancient mythology it was said the a Salamander could survive Fire so was possibly the reason this symbol was chosen.
Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Sat 12 Sep 2020 10:02:29 EDT
The Cap Badge is that of the Kings’ Shropshire Light Infantry carrying the traditional Hunting Horn worn by all LI Regiments. These were originally raised to fight in American were the red tunics of the Infantry proved ideal targets for the Colonial Riflemen who were all excellent marksmen and hunted wild -life as food. The LI came with new’ dark green uniforms, trained as marksmen and to move at high speed.
Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Sat 12 Sep 2020 10:07:50 EDT