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    The Cameronians

    The Scotsman is running a very interesting article today about the Cameronian Regiment, which disbanded in 1968 rather than be amalgamted. The story has a link to a Cameronian web site, which is well worth the perusal for anyone interested in Scottish military history:

    http://www.cameronians.org/index.html

    And here's the story itself:

    http://heritage.scotsman.com/people.cfm?id=971482006

    A fitting tribute to a proud regiment.

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    That just makes me mad....not the article, the fact that they had to disband or blend.
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    I read that article. Very informative. The Cameronians traditions would certainly put the wind up many of todays folks, but it's always sad to see long standing and honorable traditions disappear.
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    Thougt you might like to see a photo of my father ( in uniform) who served in the Regiment during the second world war

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    for David...

    David,

    I thought about you and your father when I read the article, but I didn't get a chance to PM you about it -- glad to see you found the thread!

    Cheers,

    Todd

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    David,
    Fantastic picture! Thanks for sharing!
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    I actually learn a lot hanging out on this forum. Thanks for sharing.

    It's obvious that sometimes military & intelligence should not be used in the same conversation. :rolleyes:

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    Quote Originally Posted by John M.
    It's obvious that sometimes military & intelligence should not be used in the same conversation. :rolleyes:
    Sometimes??????
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    Quote Originally Posted by John M.
    ...It's obvious that sometimes military & intelligence should not be used in the same conversation. :rolleyes:
    Actually, I think the problem is the disconnect between intelligence and the civilian bureaucrats who run the MOD (no wonder "civilian" is a term of abuse in the British Army).
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    Thanks for the links Todd, The Cameronians were a special regiment.

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