Steel Helmet

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Title

Steel Helmet

Description

Steel helmet worn by Captain Rev F J L MacLachlan MC, Chaplain to the 1st Bn Cameron Highlanders, during the crossing of the Irrawaddy River on 19/20 March 1945. This river crossing marked a major point in the re-conquest of Burma, following the victories at Kohima and Imphal. The 1st Camerons played a vital role in the inital assault, securing a bridgehead on the enemy-held bank. Captain MacLachlan’s helmet was struck by a Japanese machine gun bullt during the crossing but he was unhurt. Steel helmet, khaki in colour, with bullet hole.

Language

English

Type

Physical Object

Identifier

595

Spatial Coverage

current,57.584027904024936,-4.071914229834088;

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Europeana Type

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DescriptionEN

Steel helmet worn by Captain Rev F J L MacLachlan MC, Chaplain to the 1st Bn Cameron Highlanders, during the crossing of the Irrawaddy River on 19/20 March 1945. This river crossing marked a major point in the re-conquest of Burma, following the victories at Kohima and Imphal. The 1st Camerons played a vital role in the inital assault, securing a bridgehead on the enemy-held bank. Captain MacLachlan’s helmet was struck by a Japanese machine gun bullt during the crossing but he was unhurt. Steel helmet, khaki in colour, with bullet hole.

Prim Media

485