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Willem die Swyger December 1999-August 2001); producer of the 2003 and 2004 Cape Town Military Tattoos. SA military rank/unit insignia and military uniform of all periods — inter alia designer of regimental uniforms for the Castle Guard and Regiment Westelike Provincie. Military-historical topics — inter alia responsible for the original design of the Castle Guard, the ceremonial unit at the Castle of Good Hope, in 1986 at the request of the then OC Western Province Command. www.steenkamp.netfirms.com /wim.htm

release.19990511_162958_2586_0 It symbolized the city¹s trust and respect for the unit and was considered by the military to be a great honour. Freedom of the City is a military tradition dating back to medieval England when military units would seek permission from civic leaders to march inside city walls. Calgary has now granted Freedom of the City to 11 military units. www.gov.calgary.ab.ca /citybeat/public/1999/05/release.19990511_162958_2586_0   (356 words)

Cameron Highlanders, Harry Payne The Cameron highlander military print is part of the Harry Payne British Regiments of the Victorian era, published by Cranston Fine Arts, the military print company. Mr A Cameron, of Erracht, raised this regiment in 1793, and one peculiarity of its origin is that, from some pledge stated to have bee given by the sovereign at the time, it could not "be drafted or disbanded". Private Donald Cameron of the regiment was the first "to mount the parapet, and the second to fall". www.military-art.com /un036.htm   (1160 words)

2002 Golden Jubilee Edingurgh Military Tattoo Earlier this year, the invitation was extended by the Cape Town Highlanders to the SA Irish to provide pipers for the 2002 Golden Jubilee Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Finally, July 27 dawned, and after competing in the Championship Finals, we meandered off to the airport, met up with the contingent from 1 Medical Battalion who were also forming part of Cape Town Highlanders, and said our emotional farewells to loved ones and friends. While we were, at the time, right in the middle of a VERY compressed and stressful competition season, we managed to find time to have a few Tattoo practices at various homes, which were more often than not occasions of great hilarity. www.sairish.co.za /tattoo.html   (546 words)

Archives, Museums and other Heritage Resources - The Nova Scotia Highlanders Regimental Museum Open to the public, the museum houses a vast collection of military artifacts and displays that tell the historical story of the Nova Scotia Highlanders from their beginnings as the Cumberland Highlanders to their present day status. By preserving the regimental history, we are increasing public awarness of the part played by the Nova Scotia Highlanders in times of war and peace. The museum, which had been in operation as an unofficial capacity since 1986, and was granted accrediation status as a Military Museum on April 26, 1989 by the Canadian Forces Museum Committee Ottawa. museum.gov.ns.ca /musdir/novascotiahighlanders.htm   (546 words)

Pipe Major Edmund Esson The Seaforth Highlanders returned to Canada towards the end of 1945. During this time he became the Senior Pipe-Major of the British Empire until his retirement from the military after forty-six years of servce. Edmund Esson, one of only two in the Canadian Army allowed to wear a beard, had an impressive military career. www.geocities.com /vqpvqp/nih/addenda/esson.html   (546 words)

Master Book List Canada's Glory, Arthur Bishop, Canadian military action from the Plain of Abraham in 1759 to Kapyong in 1953 tells the story of Canada's military participation, triumphs and tragedies. A Narrative of War Robert L.McDougall - From the beaches of Sicily to the Hitler Line with the Seaforth Highlanders of Canada, 1943-1944. Books can be ordered on-line by using the shopping cart and all orders are handled through a secure e-commerce server. www.valourandhorror.com /BOOKS/home_lst.htm   (546 words)

CANADA Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders of Canada Band, Hamilton The Band of the Royal Military College of Canada 2nd Battalion The Nova Scotia Highlanders Band, Sydney www.worldmilitarybands.com /canada.htm   (267 words)

The summer festivals of Edinburgh (Visiting Arts in Edinburgh, 2002) This colourful event will include the largest gathering of pipes and drums and massed military bands from the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth ever to grace the floodlit esplanade of Edinburgh Castle. International participants at the 2002 Edinburgh Military Tattoo, Her Majesty The Queen's Golden Jubilee The Tattoo Highland Dancers, joined by dancers from Australia, Canada, New Zealand and South Africa. www.visitingarts.org.uk /edinburgh2002/FESTtattoo.html   (267 words)

The 93rd Sutherland Our Commanding Officer commanded the British Highland Brigade at the 175th and the 180th BATTLE OF WATERLOO Anniversary Reenactments in Belgium in 1990 and 1995, is Acting Adjutant of the North America British Brigade-Napoleonic Association, and is Commander of the "Worldwide" Highland Brigade/1815. The Unit has received letters of appreciation from The Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders, The Clan Sutherland Societies of North America & Scotland, and Her Majesty The Queen (Colonel- In- Chief of the A & S H). In 1881 the 93rd was amalgamated with the 91st Argyll Highlanders and became The Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders, as they are known today. www.iaw.on.ca /%7Ejsek/93rd.htm   (580 words)

eBay.co.uk Shop - Milprints: Scottish Regiments: Military The Gordon Highlanders 1854 print, Military Officer The Cameronians c1910 print eBay.co.uk Shop - Milprints: Scottish Regiments: Military The Gordon Highlanders 1854 print, Military Officer The Cameronians c1910 print Military Officer of the Black Watch 1939 print Military Officer of the London Scottish 1892 print stores.ebay.co.uk /Milprints_Scottish-Regiments_W0QQcolZ4QQdirZ1QQsclZallQQsotimedisplayZ2QQtZkm   (580 words)

Scottish Military Historical Society - Regulars The regiment as at present constituted was formed by the amalgamation in 1881 of the old 78th or Seaforth's Highlanders, later the 72nd Highlanders (Duke of Albany's Own), and the 78th or Ross-shire Buffs. The old 78th was raised in 1778 by the Earl of Seaforth and was designated "Seaforth's Highlanders" and numbered the 78th Regiment. In 1961 the Seaforth Highlanders were amalgamated with the Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders. www.btinternet.com /~james.mckay/seaforth.htm   (1084 words)

Camerons Highlanders History with pictures of the Military tartan The territorial district of the Cameron Highlanders comprised the counties of: Inverness and Nairn, with a Depot at Cameron Barracks in Inverness. The 79th Cameron Highlanders were raised by Alan Cameron of Erracht in 1793. The 4th and 5th Territorial Battalions belonged to the 51st Highland division and took part in the victorious campaigns in North Africa, Sicily and Western Europe. www.qohldrs.co.uk /html/camerons_history.htm   (398 words)

Edinburgh Castle, Spectacular Site of the Military Tattoo Military guards stand watch at the entrance as a steady flow of tourists pass in through the stone gatehouse. While I sat entranced the pipes and drums combined in a uplifting rendition of Gordon Highlanders Regimental March, The Cock of the North, as they marched proudly onto the parade square. Here, weddings and christenings still take place for the members of Her Majesty's Military and their families. www.magiccarpetjournals.com /Edinburgh.htm   (1073 words)

The Queens Own Highlanders - The 2006 Official Edinburgh Military Tattoo Web Site Queen's Own Highlanders were an amalgamation of three of the famous Highland regiments raised in the late 18th Century; The 72nd Highlanders (Duke of Albany's Own), The 78th Highlanders (Ross-shire Buffs) and the 79th Cameron Highlanders, who became Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders in 1873. The 72nd Highlanders were originally numbered for the 78th Highlanders, they were recruited by the Earl of Seaforth mainly from Ross-shire and Lewis, and first mustered at Elgin in 1778. On 7 February 1961 the Seaforth Highlanders and The Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders were amalgamated to form the Queen's Own Highlanders (Seaforth, and Camerons). www.edinburgh-tattoo.co.uk /tattoo-experience/scottish_regiments8.html   (277 words)

Am Baile - Muster Roll of the 1st Volunteer Battalion, Cameron Highlanders 21 This particular Muster Roll is of the 6th Company of the 1st Volunteer Battalion of the Cameron Highlanders. In 1880 it became the 1st Inverness-shire (Inverness Highland) Rifle Volunteers and in 1883 became an integral part of the Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders. A Muster Roll is a register of the officers and men in a military unit. www.ambaile.org.uk /en/item/item_writtenword.jsp?item_id=16496   (261 words)

2002 Golden Jubilee Edingurgh Military Tattoo Earlier this year, the invitation was extended by the Cape Town Highlanders to the SA Irish to provide pipers for the 2002 Golden Jubilee Edinburgh Military Tattoo. While we were, at the time, right in the middle of a VERY compressed and stressful competition season, we managed to find time to have a few Tattoo practices at various homes, which were more often than not occasions of great hilarity. One Sunday, while we were all trying to learn Willie, the Royal Fendersmith, affectionately termed "FenderBender", a piper of great distinction was heard to make the astute observation: "What a stupid place NOT to put a B", as his fingers insisted on adding this fine note to the tune. www.sairish.co.za /tattoo.html   (546 words)

Scottish Military History Discussion Forum The Atholl Bonnet, on the other hand, was I believe peculiar to the Duke of Atholl's private unit, the Atholl Highlanders and is similar to the Balmoral with the addition of Red and Green dicing around the headband. The Balmoral is a derivative of the old Highlanders floppy bonnet which was common around the 18th century. In Scots Regiments of the 1940s-1950s it was normally a woolen Navy Blue or Black Bonnet with a red tourie (pom pom)and Cap Badge on the left hand side. www.network54.com /Forum/post?forumid=6243&messageid=1073346760   (208 words)

Shop in Scotland Pipe Band A to Q The pipes and drums of the 1st Battalion Queen's Own Highlanders under Pipe Major A. Reese, and Drum Major W. Houston play a selection of imaginitively arranged traditional and contemporary tunes including several composed by PM Reese. Pipes and Drums, emerging from the ""Old Castle"" at the World Famous Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Dysart & Dundonald, Red Hackle, Scots College, Bilston Glen, Gordon Highlanders, Scottish Division and other bands. shop-in-scotland.net /acatalog/Scottish_Shops_Pipe_Band_A_to_Q_79.html   (208 words)

Bandfest 2001: Military Music Festival This group wears the government tartan of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, with whom the regiment is allied. • Calgary Highlanders: This group originated in 1910 as the 103rd Regiment (Calgary Rifles), and became the Calgary Highlanders in 1921. The Calgary Highlanders re-entered the arena, coming to a halt in a horseshoe formation for a stationary performance. www.rambles.net /bandfest01_mmf.html   (2763 words)

Calgary & Southern Alberta - The British Commonwealth Air Training Plan Southern Albertans made a significant contribution to the war effort in the theatre of military operations, serving in such distinguished army units as the Calgary Highlanders, the King's Own Calgary Regiment, the South Alberta Regiment, the Royal Canadian Navy, and in the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). Calgary housed six facilities, including a wireless [radio] school, two service flying training schools, and one of the four national training command headquarters. Amongst the RAF pilots trained at De Winton and Calgary was the well-known novelist Arthur Hailey. www.ucalgary.ca /applied_history/tutor/calgary/ww2british.html   (250 words)

Identification The new cards were issued to all military and civilian personnel in the employ of the Department of National Defence. Artifact courtesy of Donn Fowler, Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Highlanders Association. Soldiers of the Active Army also had a Service and Pay Book assigned to them, consisting of a Service Book, a Pay Book, and a leather cover to keep both of them together. www.canadiansoldiers.com /personal/id.htm   (439 words)

Calgary Museums: Over 25 different museums showcasing history and culture Exhibits on Calgary's military heritage, particularly the Princess Particia's Canadian Light Infantry (PPCLI), the King's Own Calgary Regiment, the Calgary Highlanders, and the Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians). Calgary has over 25 different museums, reflecting its location in the West and its cultural diversity. Over 4,000 original movie posters on exhibit, dating back to the 1920s, including the greats like Bogart and Hitchcock. www.foundlocally.com /Calgary/Travel/Attr-Museums.htm   (739 words)

Canadian Defence & Foreign Affairs Institute - Ross Ellis Lecture Series The lecture series is named after Ross Laird Ellis, a militiaman who rose through the ranks to become the Commanding Officer of the Calgary Highlanders in the course of the Battle of the Scheldt Estuary in World War II. On May 17, 2004 the Canadian Defence and Foreign Affairs Institute co-sponsored the Ross Laird Ellis Lecture in conjunction with the Centre for Military and Strategic Studies. Open to the general public and University of Calgary faculty and students, the purpose of the Ross Laird Ellis Lecture is to provide Canadians with access to relevant and reliable information on Canadian defence and foreign policy. www.cdfai.org /rossellis.htm   (579 words)

Lexicom Internet Services - Calgary Web The Museum of the Regiments is the largest military museum in western Canada and documents the proud history of four Calgary regiments: Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians); Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry; the King's Own Calgary Regiment;The Calgary Highlanders; and the Calgary Garrison. The Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology is situated in Midland Provincial Park, Drumheller.The badlands around this area are recognized for its rich treasury of dinosaur fossils and was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Honouring all those associated with bomber command during WWII and commemorating the activities of the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan. www.calgarypost.com /museums.html   (316 words)

Military History, Records and Resources 85th Battalion Nova Scotia Highlanders - World War I Canada's Digital Collections: Newfoundland and the Great War Catholics of the Diocese of Antigonish (Canada) and the Great War: 1914-1919 home.ptd.net /~nikki/military.htm   (316 words)

Scottish Military Historical Society - Summary The NSHB was a composite World War One brigade of the 85th, 193rd, 219th, and 246th, Nova Scotia Highlanders, 185th Cape Breton Highlanders, 67th Western Scots, 96th Canadian Highlanders, 113th Lethbridge Highlanders, 194th Edmonton Highlanders, and the 253rd QueenÂ’s University Highlanders of the Canadian Expeditionary Force and was disbanded after 1918. The name of Calgary Highlanders took place seven years later although the 1st Battalion was designated the Calgary Highlanders and in 1924, the regiment was split in two with the 1st Battalion staying the Highlanders and the 2nd Battalion being known as the Calgary Regiment. In 1954, the North Nova Scotia Highlanders, the Pictou Highlanders (Motor) and the 89th Light Anti-Aircraft Battery were amalgamated to form the 1st Battalion, Nova Scotia Highlanders. www.btinternet.com /~james.mckay/na003.htm   (316 words)

England 39-43 - 48th Highlanders of Canada August 19th found the 48th and the rest of the 1st Division on “Exercise Exterminate” while the 2nd Canadian Division was fighting for its life on the Beaches of Dieppe. He was awarded the Military Medal and seriously wounded while serving with the Argyles in Normandy.) The 48th entrained that evening for the journey to Scotland. Major Johnston's promotion to Lt-Colonel came through on the 5th of May and he was appointed Commanding Officer of the 1st Battalion 48th Highlanders of Canada. dileas.mapleleafup.org /england.htm   (4061 words)

Paddy Torsney Officer Cadet Sean Frankham is a fourth year student at the Royal Military College of Canada in Kingston. Our commitment to Canada is strengthened when we collectively pay homage to those who distinguished themselves by virtue of their talents and their service to the community and country. A former President of the Consumer’s Association of Canada she was awarded the Order of Canada for her devoted services over many years on behalf of Canadian consumers. www.paddytorsney.com /p-153.htm   (3178 words)

Enlaces : Regional : North_America : Canada : Government : Military : Units : Infantry :: 100cia.com The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders of Canada - AandSH of C, reserve, Hamilton, Ontario.. The 48th Highlanders of Canada - 48 Highrs, reserve, Toronto, Ontario. The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa - CH of O, reserve, Ottawa, Ontario. www.100cia.com /recursos/enlaces/Regional/North_America/Canada/Government/Military/Units/Infantry   (421 words)

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