Private Spud Tamson

Private Spud Tamson
Captain R. W. CAMPBELL
TWELFTH IMPRESSION
William Blackwood and Sons Edinburgh and London 1916
I TAKE THE LIBERTY TO Dedicate this Book TO MY COMMANDING OFFICER , MY BROTHER OFFICERS , AND THE N.C.O.'S AND MEN OF MY GALLANT REGIMENT .
The Glesca Mileeshy is no regiment in particular. The story is simply a composite study of the types who fill the ranks of our Militia Regiments, now known as The Special Reserve. In the near future I hope to give a pen picture of our Territorials—the splendid force with which I am at present connected.
The Glesca Mileeshy was a noble force, recruited from the Weary Willies and Never-works of the famous town of Glasgow. It was also a regiment with traditions, for in the dim and distant past it had been founded by 1000 heroic scallywags from out of the city jails. These men were dressed in tartan breeks and red coats, given a gun and kit, shipped straight to the Peninsula, and on landing there were told to fight or starve.
We'll fecht, was their unanimous reply, and fight they did. Inured to hardships, they quickly adapted themselves to the tented field, and early displayed a thirst
Which Militia?
The Glesca Mileeshy, of coorse.
Very well, come with me, and I'll get you a Field-Marshal's baton, said the sergeant with glee, for this recruiter was feeling thirsty and much in need of his half-crown fee. He led Spud into the recruiting office, and told him to strip.
When did you have a bath last?