Kilts, Highlanders at Dunkirk

**Bruce Scott** · 30th July 17, 04:11 PM

The ORBAT (Order of Battle) of the entire BEF is listed here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Britis..._battle_(1940)

Highland / Scottish units are represented in many of the various formations.

**48HofC** · 30th July 17, 05:42 PM

The 48th Highlanders were sent into France 2 weeks after the evacuation of Dunkirk and progressed 300 km inland until they were recalled. Not as popular or publicized as Dunkirk the main event, but still a great achievement for a Highland regiment.

**Jock Scot** · 30th July 17, 09:27 PM

Originally Posted by Bruce Scott

The ORBAT (Order of Battle) of the entire BEF is listed here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Britis..._battle_(1940)

Highland / Scottish units are represented in many of the various formations.

This information should answer OCR's question comprehensively, well done.

If you google "Operation Ariel", you will also see more information on other French ports that were used as evacuation points well into August 1940.

**figheadair** · 31st July 17, 12:49 AM

Originally Posted by Bruce Scott

The ORBAT (Order of Battle) of the entire BEF is listed here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Britis..._battle_(1940)

Highland / Scottish units are represented in many of the various formations.

What is singularly missing from the ORBAT is any medical support. In its former designation the current 225 (Scottish) Medical Regt was there - post 4.