highland light infantry

It's Armed Forces Day here in the UK, a celebration that was introduced here as recently as 2006.

This is a photo of a photo of my Dad, who served in the Highland Light Infantry from 1934 to 1948 as a musician (he played clarinet and saxophone). He entered service at the age of 14, and was discharged on medical grounds aged 28, having contracted TB whilst serving abroad.

[Danny G.]

What a wonderful keepsake of your father, a great, truly vintage photograph!

[Nicole Campbell]

He looks like a really nice man with that cheeky smile.

[Peter H]

@soboy5 Thank you, Danny, it is a nice thing to have.
@nicolecampbell Thanks, Nicole, he was a great man and I still miss him every day.

[Tracy Robbins]

Lots of memories today - lovely photo.

[Fanny Brogden]

What a wonderful photo, and what a lovely smile....how on earth did they accept someone so young..amazing

[Kim Crisp]

A great photo and great memories Peter.

[Peter H]

@positivemoments Thank you, Tracy
@fannyb Fanny, he was enrolled as a "Boy Soldier", I think it was the saving of him!
@kimcrisp Thank you, Kim

[Katrin]

What a lovely smile! He must have been a really great person. Thanks for sharing this wonderful picture and memories!

[bardejov]

Looking at your profile photo I think you look just like your dad. Music runs in your family. Great photo of the old photo. I should do that myself, retake all the family vintage photos.

[Peter H]

@bardejov Thanks, Bardejov, you're not the first to point out the likeness. He encouraged us all to play - some took to it better than others!
@bluesteel44 Thank you, Kate!