Forfar and Kincardine Artillery facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Forfar and Kincardine Artillery |
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| Active | 1798–1909 |
| Country |  Kingdom of Great Britain (1759–1800) United Kingdom (1801–1881) |
| Branch |  British Army |
| Type | Artillery |
| Garrison/HQ | Montrose |
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The Forfar and Kincardine Artillery was a special military group in Britain. It was an artillery unit, which means its soldiers used large guns. This group was part of the militia, a bit like a local defense force.
It was active in the 1800s. The unit was named after the areas where its members came from: Forfarshire and Kincardineshire in Scotland.
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History of the Forfar and Kincardine Artillery
How the Unit Started
The Forfar and Kincardine Artillery began in 1798. At first, it was an infantry regiment, meaning its soldiers fought on foot. It was called the Forfarshire Militia. This happened because of a law passed in 1797 called the Militia Act.
A few years later, in 1802, the unit grew. It started including people from Kincardineshire too. So, its name changed to the Forfarshire and Kincardine Militia.
Becoming an Artillery Unit
In 1854, the unit changed its role. Instead of being infantry, it became an artillery unit. This meant its soldiers learned to use cannons and other big guns. From then on, it was known as the Forfar and Kincardine Artillery.
In 1815, the regiment was serving in Ireland. At that time, Colonel Hon. A. Douglas and Lt. Colonel Hon. C. Douglas were in charge.
Name Changes Over Time
The unit's name changed several times over the years. By 1882, it was called the 5th Brigade, Scottish Division, Royal Artillery. It had grown quite large, with eight groups of guns (called batteries) and more than 800 soldiers.
In 1889, it became the Forfar & Kincardine Artillery (Southern Division). Later, in 1899, artillery militia units joined the Royal Garrison Artillery. This was a bigger part of the British Army.
On January 1, 1902, the unit got a new name: the Forfar and Kincardine Royal Garrison Artillery (Militia).
When the Unit Ended
In 1908, a new military group called the Territorial Force was created. The Forfar and Kincardine Artillery unit was moved to a part of this new force. It was called the Special Reserve Royal Field Artillery. However, the unit was officially stopped and disbanded in 1909.
