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Biography
Piper Hamish MacPherson carried his bagpipes into battle with the King's Own Scottish Borderers. In the tradition of Scottish regiments, he played his pipes to inspire the men during the advance. At the Battle of Longstop Hill in Tunisia in April 1943, he played 'Scotland the Brave' as his battalion advanced uphill against entrenched German positions. He was killed during the assault, his pipes still in his hands. His sacrifice became legendary within the regiment, and a memorial pibroch was composed in his honour. He is buried at Medjez-el-Bab War Cemetery in Tunisia.
Biography (Russian)
Волынщик Хэмиш МакФерсон нёс волынку в бой с Шотландскими пограничниками короля. По традиции шотландских полков, он играл, чтобы воодушевить солдат. В битве при Лонгстоп-Хилл в Тунисе в апреле 1943 года он играл «Scotland the Brave» при наступлении на немецкие позиции. Погиб во время штурма с волынкой в руках. Похоронен на кладбище Меджез-эль-Баб в Тунисе.
Awards & Decorations
- ★1939-1945 Star
- ★Africa Star
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