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Dates: 1881 - 1968 The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) was an infantry 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 two other regiments - 26th Cameronian Regiment and 90th Perthshire Light Infantry.The regiment saw service during the Second Boer War in South Africa, and raised 27 battalions during the First World War. The 1st Battalion saw action in Burma during the Second World War, while the 2nd Battalion was in Europe. The 6th, 7th, and 9th Battalions also served in Europe (the 5th and 6th with the 52nd (Lowland) Division, and the 9th with the 15th (Scottish) Division. In 1948, along with every other regiment of line infantry, the Cameronians was reduced to a single battalion. Under the reforms of the army in the 1966 Defence White Paper, which saw several regiments amalgamated, the Cameronians chose to disband rather than amalgamate with another regiment in the Lowland Brigade. The 1st Battalion, The Cameronians was disbanded on 14 May 1968 at Douglas Castle, near Douglas, South Lanarkshire in the presence of the Duke of Hamilton. Its recruiting area in Lanarkshire and Dumfries and Galloway taken over by the King’s Own Scottish Borderers and the Regimental Headquarters finally closed in 1987. However, the name of the Cameronians continued through the Territorial Army, with two companies of the 52nd Lowland Regiment badged as Cameronians. One company was disbanded in 1992, and the other was rebadged as the King’s Own Scottish Borderers in 1997.
Memories of Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)
Cameronians (Scottish Rifles), Bahrain in 1957Written by Bryan Mead Contact this person >>  "Sitting on roof of Basha watching electric storm over the sea Storm comes inland quite quick Heavens open wind howls sheets of tin off the toilet roof skimming across the camp Lucky no one was decappitated Order of the night Boots Shorts and Steel Toppie We did get Rum Ration First ever "
Forces Reunited Forum Posts involving Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)
" Well, my understanding is that all the Regiments will go, and be lumped into one........We seem to have been an easy target over the last 30 odd years having already lost the Gordon Highlanders, the Queens Own Highlanders, the Camerons, Highland light Infantry, the Cameronians (Scottish Rifles), The Royal Scots Fusiliers.....now the Royal Scots and the KOSBies........ "
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" Hi Roly, This is what I have so far. The image was lacking in detail so hopefully I have them correct. You will be able to Google them now to confirm. 1. The Black Watch – Officers Cap Badge and Red Hackle. On 28 March 2006, became The Black Watch 3rd Battalion ..."
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" Alright Arthur, Digging though my dusty books I have come up with these suggestions; Top row Can’t find a match 2nd row (L - R) The Royal Scots (The Royal Reg) Motto Nemo me impune lacessit Latin (Nobody touches me with impunity) the Seaforth Highlanders (Ross-shire Buffs, The Duke of ..."
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" Quoting: John (scouse) Hirons Alright Arthur, Digging though my dusty books I have come up with these suggestions; Top row Can’t find a match 2nd row (L - R) The Royal Scots (The Royal Reg) Motto Nemo me impune lacessit Latin (Nobody touches me with impunity) the Seaforth Highlanders ..."
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"John Hunter joined Cameronians (scottish rifles) on 16 July 1901. Trying to find when he was discharged. Any pointers? Served with Kings Own Scottish Borderers in World War One."
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1278 people in our World War 2 records 
7118 people in our World War 1 records
463 people in our Boer War records
214 people in our Forces Reunited records
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Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)
1881 - 1968
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