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{{Infobox military unit|unit_name=Scottish Legion<br/>{{small|Legion for the Independence of Scotland}}|native_name=Legion Albannach (Gaelic)<br/>{{small|Legion airson Neo-eisimeileachd na h-Alba (Gaelic)}}|image=Royal_Banner_of_Scotland.svg|caption=Banner used by the Scottish Legion|start_date=1859|end_date=1861|country={{flagcountry|Ireland|1857}}|allegiance={{flagdeco|Ireland|1857}} [[King of the Irish]] | {{Infobox military unit|unit_name=Scottish Legion<br/>{{small|Legion for the Independence of Scotland}}|native_name=Legion Albannach (Gaelic)<br/>{{small|Legion airson Neo-eisimeileachd na h-Alba (Gaelic)}}|image=Royal_Banner_of_Scotland.svg|caption=Banner used by the Scottish Legion|start_date=1859|end_date=1861|country={{flagcountry|Ireland|1857}}|allegiance={{flagdeco|Ireland|1857}} [[King of the Irish]] | ||
*{{flagdeco|Scotland}} [[King of Scotland]]|command_structure=the [[33rd Brigade of Foot (Kingdom of Ireland)|33d Brigade]]|motto="Dèan sabaid airson na tha fios againn a tha ceart!" (English: Fight for what we know is right!)|battles={{tree list}} | *{{flagdeco|Scotland}} [[King of Scotland]]|command_structure=the [[33rd Brigade of Foot (Kingdom of Ireland)|33d Brigade]]|motto="Dèan sabaid airson na tha fios againn a tha ceart!" (English: Fight for what we know is right!)|battles={{tree list}} | ||
[[Irish Civil War]] | *[[Irish Civil War]] | ||
*[[Ulster Campaign of 1859]] | **[[Ulster Campaign of 1859]] | ||
**[[Fifth Battle of Lisbun]] | ***[[Fifth Battle of Lisbun]] | ||
**[[Second Battle of Belfast]] | ***[[Second Battle of Belfast]] | ||
*[[Derry Campaign]] | **[[Derry Campaign]] | ||
**[[Battle of Enniskillen]] | ***[[Battle of Enniskillen]] | ||
**[[Second Battle of Ballyshannon]] | ***[[Second Battle of Ballyshannon]] | ||
**[[Third Battle of Donegal]] | ***[[Third Battle of Donegal]] | ||
**[[Siege of Derry]] | ***[[Siege of Derry]] | ||
{{tree list/end}}|type=[[Legion]]|decorations=[[Crois Cogaidh Óir 1857–1860]]<br/>[[Crois Cogaidh Óir 1861]]|notable_commanders=[[Freddie McGuire]]}} | {{tree list/end}}|type=[[Legion]]|decorations=[[Crois Cogaidh Óir 1857–1860]]<br/>[[Crois Cogaidh Óir 1861]]|notable_commanders=[[Freddie McGuire]]}} | ||
The '''Legion for the Independence of Scotland''' (Gaelic: ''Legion airson Neo-eisimeileachd na h-Alba''), more commonly know as the '''Scottish Legion''' (Gaelic: ''Legion Albannach'') was a legion of the [[Irish Royal Army]]. The legion was formed in 1859 and served in every major campaign until it's disbandment in 1861 after the [[Battle of Kingscourt]]. | The '''Legion for the Independence of Scotland''' (Gaelic: ''Legion airson Neo-eisimeileachd na h-Alba''), more commonly know as the '''Scottish Legion''' (Gaelic: ''Legion Albannach'') was a legion of the [[Irish Royal Army]]. The legion was formed in 1859 and served in every major campaign until it's disbandment in 1861 after the [[Battle of Kingscourt]]. | ||
Revision as of 10:58, 15 January 2023
| Scottish Legion Legion for the Independence of Scotland | |
|---|---|
| Legion Albannach (Gaelic) Legion airson Neo-eisimeileachd na h-Alba (Gaelic) | |
 Banner used by the Scottish Legion | |
| Active | 1859–1861 |
| Country |  Ireland |
| Allegiance | King of the Irish
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| Type | Legion |
| Part of | the 33d Brigade |
| Motto(s) | "Dèan sabaid airson na tha fios againn a tha ceart!" (English: Fight for what we know is right!) |
| Engagements | |
| Decorations | Crois Cogaidh Óir 1857–1860 Crois Cogaidh Óir 1861 |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Freddie McGuire |
The Legion for the Independence of Scotland (Gaelic: Legion airson Neo-eisimeileachd na h-Alba), more commonly know as the Scottish Legion (Gaelic: Legion Albannach) was a legion of the Irish Royal Army. The legion was formed in 1859 and served in every major campaign until it's disbandment in 1861 after the Battle of Kingscourt.