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  1. 02-02-2006 #1
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    For those interested this is a retouched copy of a postcard my grandfather sent from Aldershot in 1915. At the front is C Coy, 7th Batt King Shropshire Light Infantry.
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    Any info on the battalion's strength and actions?
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    wow, compared to the rifles of today, those are like spears.
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    Don't know a lot about them as my Grandfather died before I was born, but try http://www.lightinfantry.org.uk/regi...hrop_index.htm
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    This site has a few very nice color WW1 photos. http://www.network54.com/Forum/21183...t+see%21%21%29
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    why does it look like they are holding Ross rifles?
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