Wartime Memories Project - The Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment)

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Information. The Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment) was formed in 1881 the 42nd and 73rd Regiments of Foot were amalgamated. The history of the regiment can be traced back to the raising in 1725 of six independent companies of highlanders from clans which had remained loyal to King George I during the Jacobite rebellion of 1715. During World War Two the 1st, 2nd, 4th 5th, 6th and 7th Battalions of the Black Watch, saw action abroad with the loss of 1740 men. The 8th 9th and 10th battalions were engaged in home defence and training duties in the UK throughout the war. My father, Stanley John Rose (often known as 'Danny' during WW2) served in the Blackwatch regiment, I think it was 2nd Battalion. He fought through Italy and was wounded at Monte Cassino. One incident that he often relates involved a comrade called 'Bonham- Carter'. My father was behind Bonham-Carter when was killed by a land mine and my father was wounded by some shrapnel from the mine. Does anyone know anything about the Bonham-Carter he was with and the incident. The photograph shows my father (wearing the shorts) in Palestine 1946. The officer in the kilt is Lt Brown. Any information on Lt Brown would also be welcomed. Many thanks. This is a photo of my Grandad's Battalion the 1st Battalion Black Watch taken before the war in 1939. I have been researching my Grandad's history and have found out quite alot of information so far, I am still looking though. My Grandad was Harry Dalby (first on the back row left) a private, his friend (third in starting at my Grandad) was called Jack (jock) my Grandad stayed in touch with him after the war. If anyone could put names to any of the other faces I would be very greatfull or if any one would like a copy of the photo, please get in touch. My Grandad was sent to France very early after the outbreak of the war, he was captured at St.Valery on the 12/6/40. He then spent the rest of the war in Poland as a POW main camp Stalag XXA, camp no BAB20. Any information about the camp especially BAB20 would be appreciated. Photo from his POW Card. This photo of a hankie I am trying to find out about. All I know is that it was made for my Grandad by a Polish soldier and that Grandad kept it with him through out his time as a POW in Stalag XXA. I was told by some one that it may have been part of an exhibition. Thank you Michele Carroll Photographs If you have any Photographs you would like to share please get in touch. List of those who served in The Black Watch during WW2 . Brig. John A Barstow. (d. 3rd January 1941) Lt Brown. Read his story James Buchanan. Read his story Pte. Harry Dalby. 1st Btn. Read his story Jim Clarkin. Black Watch (d.24 Apr 1945) Read his story Pte Joseph Cormack. 4th Btn. (d. 14th April 1945) John James Crane (d. 6th August 1941) Pte. Harry Crossley (d. 17th November 1944) Arthur Helps. Read his story John Albert E Hammond. Read his Story Pte. Thomas Jackson. 1st Btn. (d. 21st November 1944) Pte Gilbert Richard Naylor. Read his Story Pte. George Albert Pearce. 7th Btn. (d. 15th November 1944) Stanley John "Danny" Rose Read his story Sgt. Robert Christie Sullivan. 1st Btn. (d. 24th November 1944) If you have any names to add to this list, or any recollections or photos of those listed, please get in touch. If you have a story which you would like to share, or a website dedicated to an airfield or aircrew, please get in touch. Send an E-mail to The Wartime Memories Project Links Allied Forces Index The Wartime Memories Project is a non profit organisation. This website is run out of our own pockets and from donations made by visitors. The popularity of the site means that it is far exceeding available resources. If you are enjoying the site, please consider making a donation, however small to help with the costs of keeping the site running. Or by cheque to: PO Box 325, Stockton on Tees, TS20 1XL. Website and ALL Material © Copyright MMII - All Rights Reserved