The Cameronians date from the revolution of 1688, twenty companies
of sixty men being raised within the space of 24 hours. Proceeding
to Flanders it fought bravely and with much distinction during
Marlborough's campaigns. It was engaged in the capture of Martinique
and Guadaloupe, where among other trophies of victory it took an
"Eagle," the regimental standard of the French. It bore a distinguished
part in the Crimean War. It also took part in the hottest fighting in
the Mutiny and in the march through Abyssinia, and fought with great
gallantry in the Zulu and South African campaigns. Two of our most
distinguished Field-Marshals--Lord Wolseley, V.C., and Sir Evelyn Wood,
V.C., served in this regiment.
Nicknames: 1st Battalion "The Cameronians," and the 2nd Battalion
"Perthshire Grey Breeks," from the colour of the men's breeches.
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(_Depot_, Omagh.)
(_Record Office_, Dublin.)