THE COVENANTER
THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY
COMMEMORATION
The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) 40th Anniversary
Commemorationof the Disbandment of the
1st Battalion The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)
Press Release
All ranks The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) The Cameronian Regiment, a unique part of
are to commemorate the 40th Anniversary Scottish history for nigh on three hundred
of the disbandment of the 1st Battalion in years, was formed in one day on the 14th
1968 as part of the Defence Cuts of that era May 1689 without beat of drum on the banks
when the Regiment chose to disband rather of Douglas Water. The original Cameronians
than amalgamate with another Scottish were zealous Covenanters and took their
Regiment. name from Richard Cameron.’ The Lion of
the Covenant’
It is intended that this be the last formal
gathering of the Regiment. As the 18th century drew to a close Britain
faced a war with the French and a Perthshire
An Officers Dinner Night is planned for Laird, Thomas Graham of Balgowan, later
Saturday the 10th May and an all Ranks Lord Lynedoch, raised a Regiment namely
gathering at Douglas on the 11th May, when the 90th Perthshire Volunteers who
close on four hundred old comrades and acquitted themselves well in France and
family members will meet to celebrate their throughout the Napoleonic Wars and later
service with one of Scotland’s’ most famous in India and South Africa.
Regiments. The re-union will be followed
in the afternoon by a traditional gathering The amalgamation of these two Regiments
on the site where the Regiment was raised in 1881, as a result of reforms to the whole
in 1689 and where the 1st Battalion was structure of the army, saw the creation of
disbanded on the 14th May 1968. the Regiment The Cameronians (Scottish
Rifles) designated as a Rifle Regiment given
On that occasion The Reverend Donald their prowess at marksmanship.
Macdonald (the much loved former
Chaplain for many years to each of our The Regiment saw service in most theatres
regular battalions) said by way of conclusion during two World Wars and in the post war
to his address to all those present:- years earning thirteen Victoria Crosses and
a further six by association over their years
“You now move out of the Army List because of loyal service.
of changes of emphasis in our Defence Systems
coupled with economic duress and political Prior to this gathering the following message
expediency. But be not disheartened The Army will be sent to Her Majesty The Queen:
List is a document of temporary significance,
liable to amendment or excision according to All ranks attending the 40th Anniversary
the whim and swing of governments”. Commemoration of the disbandment of
the 1st Battalion The Cameronians (Scottish
“So put pride in your step Cameronians! As you Rifles) send loyal greetings to Her Majesty
march out of the Army List you are marching The Queen.
into History and from your proud place there,
no man can remove your name and no man can
snatch a rose from the chaplet of your honour”.
“Be of good courage therefore! The Lord your
God is with you wherever you go”
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