A record of the Sportsman's Battalions during the First World War, including a database of soldiers who enlisted in - or served with - the 23rd, 24th and 30th Royal Fusiliers, originally raised by Mrs. Emma Cunliffe-Owen in September 1914. If you have any questions or comments, please send to fmsketches@macbrem.com, thanks!

December 17, 1914

Dundee Courier

DUNDEE RECRUITS FOR THE SPORTSMAN BATTALION.

Colonel Maitland, commanding officer of the 1st Battalion Sportsman Royal Fusiliers, is desirous of securing 200 Scotsmen to bring his battalion up to strength. Private James McRitchie, who is a native of Coupar Angus, is making a tour of Dundee and district with the view of obtaining recruits. Yesterday Private McRitchie was in attendance at Dundee, when he secured about half-a-dozen names of men who were willing to join.

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