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2nd Battalion Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)
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The 2nd Battalion The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) was formed in 1881 from the 90th Regiment of Foot (Perthshire Volunteers) (Light Infantry). They proceeded to France France in November 1914 with the 23rd Brigade, 8th Division to reinforce the British Expeditionary Force. In 1915 they were in action at The Battle of Neuve Chapelle, The Battle of Aubers and The action of Bois Grenier. In 1916 they moved south for the Battle of the Somme and in 1917 they were involved in The German retreat to the Hindenburg Line, The Battle of Pilkem and The Battle of Langemarck during the Third Battle of Ypres. In February 1918 they transferred to 59th Brigade, 20th Division and were again in action on The Somme suffering in heavy fighting. In April the Division was withdrawn to the South West of Amiens and recieved new drafts of men before going into action in the Final Advance in Picardy.
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CSM Joe Cavanagh 1st Btn. Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)
My late Father, CSM Joe Cavanagh 1st Bttn. Seaforth Highlanders, served on the Western Front 1914-1919 in the 2nd 'Cameronians' as a Linesman/Telegrapher, behind the lines. Wounded in action and also decorated several times he remained but a Boy of 14/16 'Volunteer'. I am anxious to trace his 2nd Cameronians history.
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