413
RCU Pipes and Drums Tartan
Gordon
Highlanders
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The Gordon
Highlanders origins lie in Scotland in 1794 when the
regiment was raised by the Duke and Dutches of Gordon.
The Gordon Highlander's were based in Aberdeen throughout
their 200 year history in which they amassed an
impressive list of battle honours including, Waterloo,
Somme and many other famous battles. 19 Victoria crosses
have been awarded to the Gordon Highlanders. One notable
award being that of Piper Findlater at the battle of
Dargai in India where he continued to play his pipes to
encourage the men on despite being shot through both
ankles.
In 1994 the Gordon Highlanders were disbanded ending
their 200 years of tradition. Now the Gordon Highlanders
only exist as a museum in Aberdeen, Scotland. They have a
homepage at www.bynand.com