1963 51 (H) Div Reunion

[figheadair]

I came across a series of fantastic pictures from the Reunion of the 51st (Highland) Division held at the North Inch, Perth in Oct 1963. Any guesses who these are?



and the Salute Taker

[Tarheel]

Great photos! I hope they are identified as every vet has earned his day in the Sun and deserves to be told so.

[figheadair]

Great photos! I hope they are identified as every vet has earned his day in the Sun and deserves to be told so.

Here they are. Some names to reflect on......



Left to right they are:

Maj Gen D.C. Bullen-Smith MC
Maj Gen F McL Richardson CB, DSO, OBE, MD
Maj Gen D. N. Wiimberley CB,DSO, MC
Gen Sir James Cassels GCB, KBE, DSO
Maj Gen D. B Lang DSO, MC (Commanding the Divison)
Lt Gen Sir Colin Barber KBE, CB, DSO, DL
Maj Gen J. Scott-Elliot CB, CBE, DSO
Maj Gen The Viscount of Arbuthnott CB, CBE, DSO, MC,DL
Maj Gen F. C. C. Graham CB, DSO

and the Salute Taker



General Sir Gordon MacMillan of MacMillan (of Knap) KCB, KCVO, CBE, DSO, MC

[Jock Scot]

I wonder if there is a collective noun for a group of Generals? A covey(as in grouse), a grouse(as in certain Generals!), a staff, a murder(as in ravens), a charm(as in gold finches),an annoyance, a clink(as in medals), a clink(as in gin glasses), a swarm(as in bees. That might be better for a group of Air Marshals!), a pride(as in lions)? Ideas anyone?

[MacEanruig]

I wonder if there is a collective noun for a group of Generals? A covey(as in grouse), a grouse(as in certain Generals!), a staff, a murder(as in ravens), a charm(as in gold finches),an annoyance, a clink(as in medals), a clink(as in gin glasses), a swarm(as in bees. That might be better for a group of Air Marshals!), a pride(as in lions)? Ideas anyone?

I like the sounds of "an annoyance." As a military veteran, I would think a Nuisance of Generals would apply also.

[Cardinal]

I like the sounds of "an annoyance." As a military veteran, I would think a Nuisance of Generals would apply also.

My 31 years in uniform support that choice. I used to say that the swampy Fort Polk, Louisiana, was 21 times better than the sprawling Fort Hood, Texas, because Fort Hood at the time had 21 generals, while Polk had but one.

Fewer chances for the "Good Idea Fairy" to attack!

Cordially,
Cardinal

[Jock Scot]

My 31 years in uniform support that choice. I used to say that the swampy Fort Polk, Louisiana, was 21 times better than the sprawling Fort Hood, Texas, because Fort Hood at the time had 21 generals, while Polk had but one.

Fewer chances for the "Good Idea Fairy" to attack!

Cordially,
Cardinal

Perhaps then, an "abundance" of Generals might be the right collective noun? Or, might that only apply for serving Generals?

[Deirachel]

The correct collective noun is actually a "Glitter".

Source: An Exaltation of Larks: The Ultimate Edition, by James Lipton, published by Penguin USA, 1993. ISBN 0-140-17096-0

[Sir William]

I wonder if there is a collective noun for a group of Generals? A covey(as in grouse), a grouse(as in certain Generals!), a staff, a murder(as in ravens), a charm(as in gold finches),an annoyance, a clink(as in medals), a clink(as in gin glasses), a swarm(as in bees. That might be better for a group of Air Marshals!), a pride(as in lions)? Ideas anyone?

In the US our generals wear stars to indicate their rank, so I've frequently heard the use of constellation to refer to a gathering of general officers.

Must admit that I usually find an excuse to be elsewhere at such times, but as a young captain and major I found myself conducting general officer wargames (including representatives from the UK, Norway, South Korea, among others) so I couldn't always avoid contact.

[Cardinal]

In the US our generals wear stars to indicate their rank, so I've frequently heard the use of constellation to refer to a gathering of general officers.

Must admit that I usually find an excuse to be elsewhere at such times, but as a young captain and major I found myself conducting general officer wargames (including representatives from the UK, Norway, South Korea, among others) so I couldn't always avoid contact.

Constellation seems better suited then my preferred "nuisance". I will use both, each as appropriate.

Best,
Cardinal