Armyaviation Posted 25 August , 2012 Share Posted 25 August , 2012 Would I be right in assuming that if a soldier was back in UK on leave from the war, then they would have to wear their uniform at all times rather than civilian clothes? If they a member of the Argylls, would they have to wear a kilt as well?as it is part of their uniform. I ask as I recently have been given a pic of an A SH soldier in a photo studio, but dressed in trousers not a kilt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Michelle Young Posted 26 August , 2012 Admin Share Posted 26 August , 2012 My Great Grandfather was on leave and was dressed in civvies; he was given a white feather. He was a regular soldier in the Artillery. I don't think he was very amused by that! Michelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tartan_Terrier Posted 26 August , 2012 Share Posted 26 August , 2012 Is he wearing uniform, or are they civilian trousers? I'd be interested in seeing the photo, could you post it here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
centurion Posted 26 August , 2012 Share Posted 26 August , 2012 I think that if in public (ie on the street) they were supposed to be in uniform but not necessarily full uniform so that trousers as used on fatigues would be ok. It was an army rather than a regimental requirement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordon92 Posted 26 August , 2012 Share Posted 26 August , 2012 Would I be right in assuming that if a soldier was back in UK on leave from the war, then they would have to wear their uniform at all times rather than civilian clothes? If they a member of the Argylls, would they have to wear a kilt as well?as it is part of their uniform. I ask as I recently have been given a pic of an A SH soldier in a photo studio, but dressed in trousers not a kilt. In the Highland regiments, the kilt would generally be worn when parading in front of the CO and on regimental duty such as guard duty. In other activities, including walking out, tartan trousers could be worn. In peacetime, everyone would change into trousers or trews after Retreat. All of these generalities were subject to the individual preferences of the commander. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armyaviation Posted 26 August , 2012 Author Share Posted 26 August , 2012 Ah ok, will try and post the pic!they look like plain dark trousers as opposed to tartan trews.thanks for replies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Clifton Posted 8 September , 2012 Share Posted 8 September , 2012 I don't think they were obliged to wear uniform on leave (how could the Army enforce it?) but it might have been advisable on some occasions: 1. Soldiers in uniform got cheaper railway fares, and their free travel to and from home by rail warrant was, I think, conditional on this anyway. 2. As an earlier post points out, they avoided the attentions of the white-feather fraternity (or should that be sorority?) 3. Probably good for a free drink or two in the local pub. 4. If they overstayed their leave and the police caught them in civvies, a charge of desertion might have been brought. Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggers Posted 8 September , 2012 Share Posted 8 September , 2012 Possibly half price at football matches, theatres etc, if in uniform? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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