Black Watch of Canada SLIGO in December 1823 the regiment's

in December 1823 the regiment's Scottish character was recognised again and was renamed the 72nd (or Duke of Albany's Own Highlanders) Regiment of Foot after Prince Frederick

Since then

2nd Division

the ancestral county or district is the determining factor in Ireland

Expected completion date is beginning of June 2026

Black Watch of Canada SLIGO in December 1823 the regiment'sBlack Watch The Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment) of Canada is a reserve infantry regiment in 34 Canadian Brigade Group, 2nd Canadian Division, of the Canadian Army. Volunteers have served since the regiment's inception in Montreal on 31 January 1862, as the 5th Battalion, Volunteer Militia Rifles of Canada. The rise of American military strength during their Civil War concerned Canada. The government authorized formation of militia regiments.