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“Strathearn Herald” Saturday 15th August 1987 Page Four A BIGGER BLAW! It is hoped there will be 16 bands taking

... in The Royal Artillery The Royal Fusiliers and The Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry He left the “Herald” in April 1 963 to become the firat civil public relations officer of the 51st Highland Division (based in Perth) in which he had served in the UK and ...

Published: Saturday 15 August 1987
Newspaper: Strathearn Herald
County: Perthshire, Scotland
Type: | Words: 2004 | Page: 4 | Tags: none

Death of General Graham

... black and white moustache became the best known in the army. He was promoted to brigadier in 1950 and commanded the 61st Light Infantry Brigade. Three years later he was appointed assistant commandant of the Royal Military Academy. In 1955 he was deputy ...

Published: Wednesday 11 May 1988
Newspaper: Dundee Courier
County: Angus, Scotland
Type: Article | Words: 460 | Page: 4 | Tags: none

Hero of Arnhem

... born leader. When war broke out he was serving in India. After commanding the 2nd Battalion. Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry, he joined the 51st Highland Division and served in the Desert Camraign. In 1943 he commanded the 231st Brigade Group in Sicily ...

Published: Thursday 15 December 1988
Newspaper: Dundee Courier
County: Angus, Scotland
Type: Article | Words: 249 | Page: 9 | Tags: none

Outrageous that council tenants must pay

... battle in France. My father was a Royal Marine based at Deal at the time when the Marines were known as The Royal Marine Light Infantry. Father was a small arms instructor. . Does anyone know anything about the Scottish Provisional Battalion? Iris M. Pyne ...

Published: Tuesday 10 July 1990
Newspaper: Dundee Courier
County: Angus, Scotland
Type: Article | Words: 1142 | Page: 8 | Tags: none

December 11, 1991 KING'S CUTS HIT 1000 IN SCOTTISH TA

... squadron, based in Ayr. That squadron will remain and there will now be • Perth-based The First Battalion 51st Highland Volunteers has gained a new infantry company in Angus at the expense of two English companies. in the East Kilbride area and one at Cupar ...

Published: Wednesday 11 December 1991
Newspaper: Dundee Courier
County: Angus, Scotland
Type: Illustrated | Words: 1084 | Page: 9 | Tags: none

AROUND & Fowlis Wester WRI President Mrs Donaldson welcomed members to the January meeting and the Annual Burns ..

... in Whitehall London In the Second World War he served in the Royal Artillery Royal Fusiliers and the Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry In peacetime he served for 17 years in the 67th Bn of the Black Watch (TA) Braco Hall The Village hall is situated opposite ...

Published: Friday 07 February 1992
Newspaper: Strathearn Herald
County: Perthshire, Scotland
Type: | Words: 3511 | Page: 9 | Tags: none

Blackford men end working days TWO Blackford men each said goodbye to a lifetime in national industries last ..

... Public Relations Officer During World War II he served as a gunner in the 51st Highland Division in the Western Desert later in the Royal Fusiliers and Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry In peacetime he served for 17 years in 67th The Black Watch (RHR) A newspaper ...

Published: Friday 06 March 1992
Newspaper: Strathearn Herald
County: Perthshire, Scotland
Type: | Words: 1489 | Page: 8 | Tags: none

MP's fight for soldiers' pardons

... desertion at Arras in 1916. Seven soldiers from the Royal Scots and five each from the Royal Scots Fusiliers and the Highland Light Infantry are mentioned in Mr Mackinlay's motion. Mr Mackinlay has been interested in the first world war for many years and has ...

Published: Tuesday 16 June 1992
Newspaper: Dundee Courier
County: Angus, Scotland
Type: Article | Words: 459 | Page: 9 | Tags: none

10— BLAIRGOWRIE ADVERTISER October 22 1992 SPECIAL FEATURE ago trigger for a successful North African cam-ilgn ..

... honours stands the pride of Perthshire The Black Watch As part of the reformed 51st Highland Division which was decimated at St Valery-en-Caux the previous year three infantry battalions of The Black Watch went into action at El Alamein BY late 1942 the ...

Published: Thursday 22 October 1992
Newspaper: Blairgowrie Advertiser
County: Perthshire, Scotland
Type: | Words: 1387 | Page: 10 | Tags: none

Hellish noise

... a 24-year-old Sergeant serving with the 4Gth Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment. On October 22, 1942, his regiment formed part of 153 Brigade, providing protection for the heavy guns and the infantry of the 51st Highland Division. Dug in with his 12-man team ...

Published: Friday 23 October 1992
Newspaper: Perthshire Advertiser
County: Perthshire, Scotland
Type: | Words: 790 | Page: 17 | Tags: none

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... honours stands the pride of Perthshire The Black Watch. As part of the reformed 51st Highland Division which was decimated at St Valery-en-Caux the previous year three infantry battalions of The Black Watch went into action at El Alamein. The Ist, sth and ...

Published: Friday 23 October 1992
Newspaper: Perthshire Advertiser
County: Perthshire, Scotland
Type: | Words: 1509 | Page: 16 | Tags: none