Scottish Legion (Ireland)
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Scottish Legion Legion for the Independence of Scotland | |
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Legion Albannach (Gaelic) Legion airson Neo-eisimeileachd na h-Alba (Gaelic) | |
Active | 1859–1861 |
Country | Ireland |
Allegiance | King of the Irish |
Type | Legion |
Part of | the 15 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.