Black Watch Years
The 42nd Royal Highlanders - Pipes, Fifes, and Drums of Lafayette, IN
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--> The Black Watch is the oldest highland regiment in Canada. Volunteers have served since the regiment's inception in Montreal on January 31st, 1862 as the 5th Battalion, Volunteer Militia Rifles of Canada. The rise of American military strength during the Civil War concerned Canada. The government authorized formation of militia regiments. Each of six Montreal Scottish chieftains responded by raising an infantry company for the 5th Battalion. Eventually, eight companies were raised for border service. Si
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Black Watch Years
The 42nd Royal Highlanders - Pipes, Fifes, and Drums of Lafayette, IN