31st October in wartime Northern Ireland

On 31st October 1941, the pipes and drums of 6th Battalion Seaforth Highlanders played at Crom Castle, Newtownbutler, Co. Fermanagh as soldiers trained.

Pipes and drums of 6th Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders perform in front of an interested party of other members of the battalion at Crom Castle, Newtownbutler, Co. Fermanagh.
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Pipes and drums of 6th Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders perform in front of an interested party of other members of the battalion at Crom Castle, Newtownbutler, Co. Fermanagh.
©IWM H 15202 Info
Pipes and drums of 6th Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders perform in front of an interested party of other members of the battalion at Crom Castle, Newtownbutler, Co. Fermanagh.
©IWM H 15204 Info
Members of 6th Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders including players from a famous Scottish football team take part in a physical training exercise at Crom Castle, Newtownbutler, Co. Fermanagh.
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A Motor Transport Company of 6th Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders repair netting over a footbridge within the estate of Crom Castle, Newtownbutler, Co. Fermanagh.
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Aged 23 years old, Regimental Sergeant Major W. Phillips is believed to be the youngest of his rank in the British Army at the time. He gives daily orders to 6th Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders at Crom Castle, Newtownbutler, Co. Fermanagh.
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Veteran of the The Great War, Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant Cameron and his son Private Cameron both serving with 6th Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders at Crom Castle, Newtownbutler, Co. Fermanagh.
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Three veterans of The Great War, Company Sergeant Major Gerrard, Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant Cameron, and Sergeant J. McLean with 6th Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders at Crom Castle, Newtownbutler, Co. Fermanagh.
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Veteran of the The Great War, Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant Cameron and his son Private Cameron both serving with 6th Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders at Crom Castle, Newtownbutler, Co. Fermanagh.
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