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The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders (Princess Louise's)

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The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders (Princess Louise's) was formed in 1881, the 91st (Princess Louise's Argyllshire Highlanders) Regiment of Foot became the 1st Battalion and the 93rd (Sutherland Highlanders) Regiment of Foot became the 2nd Batalion. In 2006 The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders became part of The Royal Regiment of Scotland joining with The Royal Scots, The Royal Highland Fusiliers, The King's Own Scottish Borderers, The Black Watch, and The Highlanders (Seaforth, Gordons and Camerons) In 1914 the Regiment had two Regular Battalions (1st and 2nd), two Militia Battalions (3rd and 4th) and five Territorial Battalions (5th, 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th) Each being split into 1st, 2nd and 3rd-line Battalions). Seven Service Battalions were raised for 'Kitchener's Army' numbered 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th and 16th. 431 Officers and 6475 Other Ranks of The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders gave their lives and six Victoria Crosses were awarded. Battalions during the Great War: 1st Battalion 2nd Battalion 1/5th (Renfrewshire) Battalion 2/5th (Renfrewshire) Battalion 1/6th (Renfrewshire) Battalion 2/6th (Renfrewshire) Battalion 1/7th Battalion 2/7th Battalion 1/8th (The Argyllshire) Battalion 2/8th Battalion 1/9th (The Dumbartonshire) Battalion 2/9th (The Dumbartonshire) Battalion 10th (Service) Battalion 11th (Service) Battalion 12th (Service) Battalion 13th (Reserve) Battalion 14th (Service) Battalion 15th (Reserve) Battalion 16th Battalion 17th (Service) Battalion Cpl. John Bellringer 1/5th Btn. Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders (d.12th Jul 1915) Corporal John Bellringer. no: 1326. of 'C'Coy. 1st/5th Bn. Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders, died on Monday 12th July 1915, aged 23 years. He was the son of Edward & Jane Bellringer of Clune Brae, Port Glasgow, a reserve player for Ayr United. He is commemmorated on the Helles Memorial, panel 183 & 184, on the tip of the Gallipoli Peninsulain Turkey along with 20,000 men who fell in the Dardenelles campaign. Cpl. Robert Kinghorn 2nd Btn. Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders This is a extract from an Autograph Book which at a guess belonged to a nurse who treated wounded soldiers in various hospitals in the UK between 1913 and 1917. My Mother rescued the book which was about to be thrown away with the rubbish in 1968. Robert Kinghorn served with the 2nd Battalion, Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. He must have recovered from his injuries as his medal card shows him as Lance Corporal and later a Lance Sergeant with the Royal Highlanders. List of those who served with The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders during The Great War. Cpl. John Bellringer 1/5th Btn. (d.12th Jul 1915) Read his Story. Cpl. Robert Kinghorn 2nd Btn. Read his Story. Cpl. R. Watson Pte. R. Wren Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Alastair Of Airds Campbell More information on: Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders: A Concise History Trevor Royle The Argylls have a stirring history of service to the British Crown. The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders is one of the best known regiments in the British Army. When it was ordered to disband in 1968 as part of wide-ranging defence cuts, a popular 'Save the Argylls' campaign was successful in keeping the regiment in being. They served all over the empire, taking part in the Indian Mutiny and the Boer War, and fought in both World Wars.In the post-war period the Argylls captured the public imagination in 1967 when they re-occupied the Crater district of Aden following a period of riots. Recruiting mainly from the west of Scotland, the regiment has a unique character and throughout its history has retained a fierce regimental pride which is summed up by its motto: 'sans peur', meaning 'without fear'. "The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders" puts its story into the context of British military history and makes use of personal testimony to reveal the life of the regiment. More information on: The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders: A Concise History Soldiers Died in the Great War, 1914-19: Princess Louise's (Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders) A roll call of those killed during the Great War whilst serving with the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. A valuable research tool. More information on: Soldiers Died in the Great War, 1914-19: Princess Louise's (Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders) If you have a story or any photographs which you would like to share please get in touch. Send an E-mail to Website and ALL Material © Copyright MM - All Rights Reserved

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