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13th Bn. going out to rest after Hill 70, led by their Pipers and goat, Hersin-Coupigny 20 August 1917. The goat is Flora Stewart. She died in Wallers France,in 1918. The town commemorated her and the regiment showed up. Her horns and collar remain to this day in the band room. MIKAN No. 3406011

Piper William Lawson in the Great War

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The Black Watch Piper William Lawson born 8 March 1888 in Leith, Scotland. Next of kin Mrs B Skivington (sister) of No. 6 Hamilton Street, Leith, Scotland. Son of John and Elizabeth Lawson, of Leith,…