Officers of the Black Watch 1725 to 1952.

Officers of the Black Watch, 1725 to 1952 (Revised Edition). Thomas Hunter & Sons, Ltd. [Perth] 1952 1st edition 4to [11 x 7¾ ins]

95pp. Original red cloth gilt with regimental badge and title to front board, excellent clean condition, spine rather faded, one marginal note in pencil expanding details of James Abercromby d 1800, extensive biographical details and printed photograph of Gen. Sir George Harvey Pasha 1882-1920 tipped to relevant page, a few other useful marginal notes. Brief details: commissioning date and battalion at least but sometimes brief biographical details, especially when wounded or killed in action and usually giving decorations and any foreign orders or decoration. jan22/1

Major General Neil McMicking, C.B., C.B.E., D.S.O., M.C. Writer of the Preface to this volume. Joined the Black Watch 1913, Bde. Major 1917, Adjutant 1921, Lt. Col. 1937, Lt. Col commanding 2nd Bn. 1938, Maj. General 1944, Colonel of the Regiment 1952.