Quote Originally Posted by SingleBarrelBourbon
Yes, the Black Watch did serve in Iraq. A couple of their members were awarded for valor. Sadly, at least one member did not return.
The Black Watch is one of the outfits with a history of valor being a common virtue and, unfortunately, this means men die. They are deserving of any and all honors. As for the kilts, in deployment they wear standard battle dress, not kilts. The kilts aren't field uniform anymore.