1st Lanarkshire Rifle Volunteers
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The 1st Lanarkshire Rifle Volunteers was a Scottish Volunteer unit of the British Army. Originally raised in Glasgow as part of the Highland Light Infantry [1]from 1859, it later became a battalion of the Cameronians (Scottish Rifles). During World War I it served on the Western Front and in Ireland. Converted into an anti-aircraft regiment just before World War II, it served during The Blitz and in the campaign in North West Europe, and continued in air defence role in the postwar years until 1955.
Quick Facts 1st Lanarkshire Rifle Volunteers5th Bn Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)56th (5th Cameronians) S/L Regiment, RA125th (Cameronians) Light AA Regiment, RA591 (Cameronians) LAA/SL Regiment, RA 445 (Cameronians) LAA Regiment, RA, Active ...
1st Lanarkshire Rifle Volunteers 5th Bn Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) 56th (5th Cameronians) S/L Regiment, RA 125th (Cameronians) Light AA Regiment, RA 591 (Cameronians) LAA/SL Regiment, RA 445 (Cameronians) LAA Regiment, RA | |
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Active | 1859–1967 |
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Role | Infantry Air Defence |
Part of | Scottish Rifles Brigade 19th Brigade 52 LAA Brigade 76 AA Brigade |
Garrison/HQ | Glasgow |
Engagements | Second Boer War World War I: |
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