1 The Cameronians
1 Battalion The Cameronians
Unit Notes
| 1 |
In 1689, raised from the Cameronian Guard |
| 2 |
Until 1751, it was known by the names of its colonels |
| 3 |
In 1751, redesignated 26 Regiment of Foot |
| 4 |
In 1786, redesignated 26 (The Cameronian) Regiment of Foot |
| 5 |
Joslen Vol I has this battalion under 16 Infantry Brigade from 23/10/1944 to 08/05/1945 which seems to be impossible because other sources including Joslen Vol II have it under 116 Indian Infantry Brigade and Lucknow District during the period 15/10/1944 to 25/05/1945. |
| 6 |
Battalion was based at Trimulgharry which was in Deccan District. |
| 7 |
Battalion was at Ranchi in India following its return from Burma which was the location of the HQ of Eastern Army. |
| 8 |
In July 1881, the Corps full title was originally The Cameronians (Scotch Rifles), this soon became The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) in November 1881 |
| Number of Records Returned: 8 |
| Number of Pages Returned : 1 |
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