Perth Regiment (UK – 1943)

[Mark W. Tonner]

Originally posted by Norm Cromie
Mark

I knew damn well that you would work the word Heinz into our vehicle number. But may I remind you sir as the Glamour boys we were the only unit in the Canadian army to wear blue putties. An honour and distinction that will go down in the annuls of Military history.

Hi Norm;

I meant to point this out yesterday, but Garry beat me to it. Since 1949, there are now two Canadian Infantry Regiments that have the distinction of having worn blue putties, that I know of:

- The Royal Newfoundland Regiment in the Great War (1st Newfoundland Regiment May 1915 to Feb 1918, who were redesignated The Royal Newfoundland Regiment in Feb 1918)

and the

- 48th Highlanders of Canada in the Second World War

Cheers