Transvaal Scottish Volunteers
Transvaal Scottish first active service. (1906)
In the 1906 Rebellion in Natal, the Transvaal Scottish volunteers swung into action in the form of a company commanded by Capt. Arnold Statham Milne. Capt. Milne his men and their actions were responsible for the first battle honour, Natal 1906.
This picture indicates the uniform that was worn on active service:
The quiet years. (1906 - 1914)
Prior to the Great War, the Transvaal Scottish Volunteers had companies stationed across the Witwatersrand. Even as far north as Pretoria.
This picture shows uniformed officers in Pretoria (1910):
Last edited by BoldHighlander; 7th April 10 at 12:35 AM.
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