Original World War Two Newspaper, News Chronicle, 8 February 1941 Post World War Two The 79the Regiment of Foot

The 79the Regiment of Foot (Highlanders) became The Queens Own Cameron Highlanders in 1873

The blue felt backing was used to denote the wearer had seen combat and was either worn as a backed for the usual metal wings

The following points should also be noted

providing 'the best photos from the front'

dated 1945 and 1946 for leave in Rome (confirming transfer to the RA and rank of Gunner)

Original World War Two Newspaper, News Chronicle, 8 February 1941 Post World War Two The 79the Regiment of FootComplete newspaper, the now defunct British News Chronicle, dated 8 February 1941. Pages 1 through 6. Lead story is about British success against the Italians in Libya.