In memory of Lieutenant William Whyte - killed in action on 28 September 1918, age 25."We would remember that in all he was called upon to do he was ever faithful and loyal, and in that spirit he gave his life for his King and Country".

 

5th (Angus & Dundee) Battalion

THE BLACK WATCH

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The Battalion at War

The Battalion was attached to the following Divisions and Brigades during The Great War and took part in the actions shown:

1914

8th Division, 24th Infantry Brigade

13 November 1914 - 6 January 1916

 

1915

Battle of Neuve Chapelle
Battle of Aubers Ridge
Battle of Loos

 

1916

51st (Highland) Division, 154th Infantry Brigade

6 January 1916 - 29 February 1916

39th Division, 118th Infantry Brigade

29 February 1916 - 16 May 1918

as the amalgamated 4/5th (Angus & Dundee) Battalion (Territorial Force), Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)

Battle of Pozieres Ridge (Beaumont Hamel)
Battle of the Ancre Heights (Capture of Schwaben Redoubt)
Battle of the Ancre (Capture of St. Pierre Divion)

 

1917

Battle of Pilckem Ridge (3rd Battle of Ypres)
Battle of Polygon Wood

 

1918

The Offensive in Picardy (1st Battle of Baupame)
Battle of Pozieres
Battles of the Lys (2nd Battle of Kemmel Ridge)

15th (Scottish) Division, 46th Infantry Brigade

16 May 1918 - 5 June 1918

15th (Scottish) Division, 44th Infantry Brigade

5 June 1918 - April 1919

Battle of the Soissonais (Attack on Buzancy)
The Advance to Victory.

 
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Last modified: 03 January 2008