In 1931 the band was granted permission to wear the tartan of the Black Watch regiment.

Inside, playing on a stereo system, was a record of the British Black Watch Regiment.

An exemption allowed the kilt to be worn in the army, continuing the tradition established by the Black Watch regiment.

He served with the Black Watch Regiment from 1940 to 1942, when he was invalided out.

The Black Watch regiment built the first runway, constructing the piste over sunken oil barrels.

He raised four more "highland watch" companies in 1739: these were subsequently reorganized as the Black Watch regiment.

He trained as an officer in 1940 and 1941 and became a lieutenant in the Black Watch regiment in 1942.

Within seconds, the 3rd Watch Regiment perished.

At the same time, the 5th Watch Regiment, which had been held in reserve, was rushing to reinforce Swords Street.

He entered the Black Watch Regiment as a lieutenant in 1937, and was promoted Major in 1945.