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It was formed on 1 July by the amalgamation of the 75th Stirlingshire Regiment and the 92nd Gordon Highlanders. The 75th Highlanders were raised in 1787 by Coloner Robert Abercromby of Tullibody for service in India, where they saw a great deal of action. They went on to serve in South Africa, the Indian Mutiny, Egypt and on the North-West Frontier. In 1809 they lost their kilt and their Highland identity but the title Stirlingshire was introduced in 1862. The 92nd were raised as the 100th Highlanders by the Duke of Gordon in 1794 being renumbered 92nd in 1798. Their early service included the Low Countries and Egypt, followed by Corunna, the Peninsula, Waterloo, Afghanistan and South Africa. July 1 is the 182nd day of the year (183rd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 183 days remaining. ... 1787 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... 1809 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... The kilt is seen as an item of traditional Scottish Highland dress, although the origin of that tradition is more recent than is commonly believed. ... 1862 - Wikipedia /**/ @import /skins/monobook/IE50Fixes. ... The title Duke of Gordon has been created once in the Peerage of England and again in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. ... Events February 11 - 1st session of the United States Senate is open to the public. ... Events February-October - Irish Rebellion of 1798 April 7 - The Georgia and South Carolina and is later twice expanded to include disputed territory claimed by both the U.S. and Spain April 26 - France annexes Geneva May 24 - Irish nationalists rebel against British occupation forces believing that French troops were... Corunna is the name of two towns in the United States: Corunna, Indiana Corunna, Michigan and one town in Canada: Corunna, Ontario A Coruña, or La Coruña, is the name of a province in Spain, as well as the name of its capital. ... The Peninsular War (1808-1814) was a major conflict during the Napoleonic Wars. ... Waterloo is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Walloon Brabant. ... Boer guerrillas during the Second Boer War There were two Boer wars, one in December 16, 1880- March 23, 1881 and the second from October 11, 1899- May 31, 1902 both between the British and the settlers of Dutch origin (called Boere, Afrikaners or Voortrekkers) in South Africa that put...

The 2nd Battalion, Gordon Highlanders advancing near Mametz on the first day on the Somme, 1 July 1916.

The Gordons raised 21 battalions in World War I, serving on the Western Front and in Italy and wining 65 battle honours. A further 27 honours were added in World War II when the battalion served in France in 1940, in Malaya, North Africa, Sicily, Italy and north-west Europe. After the war the Gordons saw active service in Malaya and Northern Ireland. Download high resolution version (1175x790, 165 KB)British troops, believed to be the 2nd Battalion, Gordon Highlanders (20th Brigade, British 7th Division) crossing no mans land near Mametz on 1 July 1916, the first day of the Battle of the Somme. ... Download high resolution version (1175x790, 165 KB)British troops, believed to be the 2nd Battalion, Gordon Highlanders (20th Brigade, British 7th Division) crossing no mans land near Mametz on 1 July 1916, the first day of the Battle of the Somme. ... First Day on the Somme Conflict First World War Date 1 July 1916 Place Somme, Picardy, France Result Decisive German victory The first day on the Somme, 1 July 1916, was the opening day of the British and French offensive that became the Battle of the Somme. ... July 1 is the 182nd day of the year (183rd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 183 days remaining. ... 1916 is a leap year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar) Events January-February January 1 -The first successful blood transfusion using blood that had been stored and cooled. ... Categories: Historical stubs | World War I ... The Italian Republic or Italy (Italian: Repubblica Italiana or Italia) is a country in southern Europe. ... Mushroom cloud from the nuclear explosion over Nagasaki rising 18 km into the air. ...

The original tartan of the 75th is not certain but it may have been akin to what is now known as Campbell of Breadalbane. The 92nd has always worn the Government sett with a yellow stripe, which is worn as a clan tartan by those of the name Gordon.

The reginental marches were Cock o' the North, St Andrew's Cross and The Garb of Old Gaul. HRH The Prince of Wales was Colonel in Chief. For other people known as Charles, Prince of Wales, see Charles, Prince of Wales (disambiguation) His Royal Highness The Prince Charles, Prince of Wales KG, KT,GCB, OM,AK,QSO, PC, ADC, M.A., B.A. (Charles Philip Arthur George Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly Windsor), styled HRH The Prince Charles, Duke...

The regiment was amalgamated with the Queens' Own Highlanders (Seaforth and Camerons) on September 17, 1994 to form The Highlanders (Seaforth, Gordons and Camerons). Official name The Highlanders (Seaforth, Gordons and Camerons) Colonel-in-Chief HRH the Duke of Edinburgh Deputy Colonel-in-Chief HRH the Prince of Wales Nicknames Motto Cuidich n Righ Marches Quick: The West Highland Laddie Description Infantry regiment Creation date 1994 Reason for creation Formed by the amalgamation ot...

External Links

• Gordon Highlanders Museum (http://www.gordonhighlanders.com/)