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London Scottish Regiment

During the First World War the Battalion served in France and Flanders throughout the war and took part in all the major offensives including the last advance through Belgium to become part of the Army of Occupation on the Rhine at Cologne.

2 VCs and 19 DSOs were awarded to members of the Regiment and the total fatal casualties amounted to 1542.

During the Second World War the Battalion was part of the invasion of Sicily and Italy, fighting in all the major battles, breaking of the Gothic Line finally chasing the remnants of the German Army to Trieste, where the Battalion became part of the Army of Occupation.

One VC and three DSOs were awarded to members of the Regiment and the total fatal casualties amounted to 350.

Recently engaged with the Iraq conflict, the battalion continues to support the regular army. The Colonel regularly invites the Master to dinners at the Battalion headquarters and the Company returns the invitation.

HMS Montrose

For information concerning HMS Montrose, please click here.