Gordon Highlanders
The Gordon Highlanders was a line infantry regiment of the British Army that existed for 113 years, from 1881 until 1994, when it was amalgamated with The Queen's Own Highlanders (Seaforth and Camerons) to form The Highlanders (Seaforth, Gordons and Camerons). Although the 'Gordon Highlanders' had existed as the 92nd (Gordon Highlanders) Regiment of Foot since 1794, the actual 'Gordon Highlanders Regiment' was formed in 1881 by amalgamation of the 75th (Stirlingshire) Regiment of Foot and 92nd (Gordon Highlanders) Regiment of Foot.
| Gordon Highlanders | |
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Cap badge of the Gordon Highlanders | |
| Active | 1881–1994 (as Gordon Highlanders) |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Branch | British Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | Line infantry |
| Part of | Scottish Division |
| Garrison/HQ | Castlehill Barracks, Aberdeen (1881–1935) Gordon Barracks, Bridge of Don (1935–94) |
| Motto(s) | Bydand |
| March | Cock o' the North |
| Engagements | Mysore Seringapatam Peninsular War South Africa 1899–1902 |
| Battle honours | Relief of Ladysmith Battle of Kandahar |
| Commanders | |
| Ceremonial chief | King Edward VIII Henry William Frederick Albert, 1st Duke of Gloucester The Prince of Wales KG KT GCB AK QSO DC |
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| Tartan | |
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