... 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 ...

... 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 ...

... world warthe crossing of the Rhine, on March 23, 1945. Mr Matthew Timmons, of Broughty Ferryformerly of the 10th Highland Light Infantry—tells me that many hearing the tune The 10th HLI Crossing the Rhine are unaware of what it represents. Of the battle, ...

... 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 ...