About the Branch

All ranks who are serving or who have served in any unit of the Regiment, in the Parent Regiment, in the Territorial Army Black Watch units and in any of the Allied Regiments of The Black Watch are eligible to become members of the Association.

The current branch executive is as follows:

President & Service Officer: Gordon Ritchie
1st Vice-President: James G. Conway
2nd Vice President & Montreal Hospitals: Jim Brunton
Secretary: Rosemary Elson
Treasurer: Douglas McAdam
Sergeant-at-Arms: Eric Bush
Membership & Mtl Hospitals: Patrick J. Smith

Branch News

Dieppe Certificate "Any members who partook in the Dieppe Raid in 1942 are eligible to receive a certificate from the French Government commemorating this service. If you are qualified, please write to the postal address below."

From the Balmoral News

For members of the Montreal Black Watch Association, please note that a new website has been launched that mirrors the print newsletter - Balmoral News. The site is divided into public and private information. In order to view the non-public information, a member must register at the site. (bottom left menu).

The site will serve to not only chronicle the ongoing events of the Association but also provide dates and notifications of upcoming events.

The web site can be reached at http://www.balmoralnews.com

MISCELLANEOUS: A recent request from an author - T. Robert Fowler has come to fruition. This book discusses the meaning of courage under fire and analyzes the gallantry decorations awarded to Canadian soldiers from the South African War to Afghanistan. In this context, the book presents the advance of the Black Watch on Verrieres Ridge on July 25, 1944 as one of its examples. The book is now published. It is called "Courage Rewarded: The Valour of Canadian Soldiers Under Fire 1900-2007."

He can be contacted at 22 Parkside Cr., Nepean, Ontario K2G 3B5, or by e-mail at: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or by telephone at 613-224-3052. Web link

Upcoming Events

• See Black Watch Events Calendar for other events

Joining the Black Watch Association (Montreal Branch)

Many have asked how to join the Association. By clicking  HERE you can download, save and print a Word Document of the application form. Just complete it and mail it in for review. Membership fees are $10.00 CAD per year. You may also write to The Black Watch Association, P.O. Box 92, Montreal, Quebec H2Y 3E9