Guest bwshields Posted 14 September , 2005 Share Posted 14 September , 2005 On a recent visit to Stirling Castle I noticed a portrait in the Argyll & Sutherland Museum simply titled "Pipe major Wilson". My maternal grandfather was named Wilson (as am I) and my mother told me since I was very young that I had ancestor who was a pipe major in a "famous Scottish regiment". Does anybody know anything about this man? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnr.ktrha Posted 21 September , 2005 Share Posted 21 September , 2005 Hello, There was a Pipe Major J Wilson in the 8th {Argyllshire} Battalion TF, A&SH in the First War. I do not know his number, but I can tell you that he recieved a Certificate from the Divisional Commander for Gallant Conduct in May 1916. ''On the 8th April 1916, a German raiding party of considerable strength entered our trenches in the Labyrinth after the explosion of several mines which inflicted heavy casualties. Pipe Major Wilson at once organised a counter attack and drove out the enemy.'' This information came from a book called The Pipes Of War, by Seton and Grant. I will check to see if I can find any other P/M's called Wilson, in other Highland Regiments. Hope this was of some help. Regards, Stewart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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