Gordon Highlanders

Gordon Highlanders. The Gordon Highlanders were a line infantry regiment of the British Army that was active from 1794 to 1994. The regiment was raised by George Gordon, 5th Duke of Gordon and was originally known as the 92nd Regiment of Foot. The regiment saw action in many notable conflicts, including the Napoleonic Wars, the Crimean War, and World War I. The regiment was also associated with Queen Victoria, who was the regiment's Colonel-in-Chief.

● History

The Gordon Highlanders were formed in 1794 as the 92nd Regiment of Foot and were originally recruited from the Scottish Highlands. The regiment saw action in the French Revolutionary Wars and the Napoleonic Wars, including the Battle of Waterloo where they fought alongside the 1st Regiment of Foot Guards and the 42nd Regiment of Foot. The regiment was also involved in the Crimean War, where they fought at the Battle of Balaclava and the Battle of Inkerman alongside the Light Brigade and the Royal Scots Greys. The regiment was also associated with Field Marshal Douglas Haig, who served as the regiment's Colonel-in-Chief.

● Regimental Structure

The Gordon Highlanders were a regiment of the British Army and were part of the Scottish Division. The regiment was divided into several battalions, including the 1st Battalion, Gordon Highlanders and the 2nd Battalion, Gordon Highlanders. The regiment was also associated with the Cameronians (Scottish Rifles), the Black Watch, and the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. The regiment's depot was located in Aberdeen and the regiment was also associated with the University of Aberdeen and the Aberdeen University Officers' Training Corps.

● Battles and Engagements

The Gordon Highlanders saw action in many notable conflicts, including the Battle of Waterloo, the Battle of Balaclava, and the Battle of Loos. The regiment was also involved in the Battle of the Somme, where they fought alongside the Royal Fusiliers and the London Regiment. The regiment was also associated with the Battle of El Alamein, where they fought alongside the Desert Rats and the Royal Tank Regiment. The regiment was also involved in the Malayan Emergency, where they fought alongside the Gurkhas and the Royal Malay Regiment.

● Traditions and Uniform

The Gordon Highlanders had a number of unique traditions and customs, including the wearing of the feather bonnet and the kilt. The regiment's tartan was the Gordon tartan and the regiment's march was The Highland Laddie. The regiment was also associated with the Bagpipes and the Drums and Pipes. The regiment's uniform was also distinctive, with the regiment wearing a blue tunic with green facings and a yellow plume.

● Notable Members

The Gordon Highlanders had a number of notable members, including Field Marshal Douglas Haig, who served as the regiment's Colonel-in-Chief. The regiment was also associated with Winston Churchill, who served with the Royal Scots Fusiliers and the Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders. The regiment was also associated with George VI, who served as the regiment's Colonel-in-Chief and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, who served as the regiment's Colonel-in-Chief. The regiment was also associated with Charles, Prince of Wales, who served as the regiment's Colonel-in-Chief and Prince Andrew, Duke of York, who served with the Royal Navy and the Royal Marines.

Category:British Army regiments