REGIMENTAL HISTORY PAGES
Over the coming weeks I intend to add pieces on the various regiments at various time during the many wars they have fought in. Any additional information or memories of these periods would be most welcome.
Email them to: admin@cabarfeidh.com
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Seaforth Highlanders (72nd (Duke of Albany's Own) and 78th of Foot (Ross-shire Buffs)) |
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Seaforth Highlanders - an overall view
Detailed History links below (with thanks to www.electricscotland.com)
Havelock's comments after Cawnpore 1857
The MacKenzie/Seaforth Tartan - A Toast to the Tartan (with links to Clan MacKenzie history)
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Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders (79th of Foot) |
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Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders - a general introduction to the regimental history
Detailed History (with thanks to www.electricscotland.com)
Second World War battalions:
The Original letter authorising the raising of the 79th
The letter written by Allan Cameron fighting a proposal to change kits for trews
Colonels of the Regiment 1793 - 1961
Read about the Blue Hackle here
See here for an article about the disgraceful way some Camerons were treated and eventually forced to refuse orders at Salerno in 1943.
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Queen's Own Highlanders (Seaforth and Camerons) (72nd, 78th and 79th of Foot) |
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