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Originally Posted by KOSB1918
my grandfather was commissioned to the King's Own Scottish Borderers on 26th June, 1918.
anything in the background or elsewhere in the photo that might identify the location?
my grandfather had previously served on the Western Front as a Sergeant/WO2 with the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders.
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It is possible he trained in Scotland , the 9th and 10th OTB (Officer Training Battalions) were based at Gailes Camp which was located about two miles north of Troon , Ayrshire.
Just a guess
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