Tag: black watch

Army blunder means Afghan vets miss out on campaign medals

In Brief

Peter Laing - June 28, 2012

BLACK Watch heroes returning from Afghanistan have missed out on campaign medals following a blunder by the army. As many as 40 squaddies failed to...

Prince Charles’ “dismay” over Black Watch being merged

Scottish News

Deadline News Journalist - June 17, 2012

PRINCE Charles has told of his “dismay” over the Black Watch being merged with other Scottish regiments. The Prince said he took no pleasure in...

Historic Scots regiment names face axe in army reshuffle

Scottish News

Deadline News Journalist - May 8, 2012

HISTORIC Scottish regimental names are to be done away with in just two years, under controversial government plans. The move is part of wide-ranging defence...

Scots soldier arrested in connection with comrade’s death

Scottish News

Deadline News Journalist - May 4, 2012

A SCOTS soldier has been arrested in connection with the death of a Black Watch comrade in Germany almost a year ago. The soldier, also...

Black Watch supersquaddie back in action after horror blast

Scottish News

Deadline News Journalist - March 14, 2012

SUPERSQUADDIE Gee Davidson has returned to the front line in Afghanistan just two years after an IED attack broke his back in three places. Lance...

Soldiers banned from finishing charity cycle because of health and safety

Scottish News

Deadline News Journalist - April 3, 2011

SCOTTISH soldiers have been banned from finishing a charity cycle trip at Edinburgh Castle because of “unbelievable” health and safety rules. The squad of six...

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