Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)
The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) was a rifle regiment of the British Army, the only regiment of rifles amongst the Scottish regiments of infantry. It was formed in 1881 under the Childers Reforms by the amalgamation of the 26th Cameronian Regiment and the 90th Perthshire Light Infantry. In 1968, when reductions were required, the regiment was the only regiment that decided to disband rather than amalgamate with another regiment. It can trace its roots to that of the Cameronians, later the 26th of Foot, who were raised in 1689. The 1881 amalgamation coincided with the Cameronian's selection to become the new Scottish Rifles.
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Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)
The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) was a rifle regiment of the British Army, the only regiment of rifles amongst the Scottish regiments of infantry. It was formed in 1881 under the Childers Reforms by the amalgamation of the 26th Cameronian Regiment and the 90th Perthshire Light Infantry. In 1968, when reductions were required, the regiment was the only regiment that decided to disband rather than amalgamate with another regiment. It can trace its roots to that of the Cameronians, later the 26th of Foot, who were raised in 1689. The 1881 amalgamation coincided with the Cameronian's selection to become the new Scottish Rifles.
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Le Cameronians (Fusiliers écos ...... nt la Seconde Guerre mondiale.
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The Cameronians (Scottish Rifl ...... ecome the new Scottish Rifles.
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2 - 4TerritorialandVolunteerbattalions
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Up to 12 hostilities-only battalions
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Cap Badge of the Cameronians
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Major General Henry Templar Alexander, CB CBE DSO
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Quick – Within a mile of Edinburgh Toon
Slow – The Garb of Old Gaul
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Le Cameronians (Fusiliers écos ...... nt la Seconde Guerre mondiale.
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The Cameronians (Scottish Rifl ...... ecome the new Scottish Rifles.
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Cameronians (Fusiliers écossais)
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Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)
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Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)
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(from the 1960's) The Poison Dwarfs. Not a popular nickname as it was derogatory.
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