pferguson | December 11, 2016
The Calgary Highlanders playing Haughs of Cromdell, the tune Pipe Major John MacLeod played at Secunderbagh. The Unearthly Visitant Not everyone in action is considered for an award of valour or bravery. At times soldiers who we might think of as deserving are overlooked, although no end of writings, reading and re-reading of their actions offer […]
Category: Pipers of War |
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Tags: 16 November 1857, 93rd Regiment of Foot, Bagpipes, Haughs of Cromdell, Indian Mutiny, Pipe Major John MacLeod, Relief of Lucknow, Secunderbagh, Sutherland Highlanders, Victoria Cross
pferguson | November 15, 2016
1857 – 1859 In all 182 soldiers were awarded the Victoria Cross for their actions during the Indian Mutiny. Of these recipients 31 were born in Scotland. Several other Victoria Crosses were awarded to soldiers serving with Scottish regiments though born elsewhere. The following records the Scottish-born recipients. Please note the numerous given spellings for […]
Category: Our Thoughts |
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Tags: 1857, 1857-1859, 1858, 1859, Abbey Church (Culross Fife), Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders Museum, Charge of the 93rd Highlanders, Indian Mutiny, National Army Museum, Scottish-born, Victoria Cross, William Skeoch Cumming
