THE GRANDSON of a stretcher bearer who saw action from El Alamein and across North Africa has said the threat to The Black Watch is an insult to the memory of men who have risked their lives in over two centuries of conflict.

Gary Robertson, Dundee, the grandson of Alexander “Nobby” Clark, said his late relative would be shocked at current defence proposals.

“My grandfather served at El Alamein and through North Africa and Sicily. He was wounded on the Italian mainland and returned to England for medical attention. He rejoined his regiment for the final push through Germany.

“Sadly, he has passed on but his and my other grandad’s memory lives on. Hanging in my hallway are both their sets of medals and together with the stories they told, we have a very clear understanding of just what it must have felt like to experience the horrors which they did.

“I know for sure that Nobby and his mates will be turning in their graves to learn of the possible disbandment of their proud regiment.”