George Munro, 1st of Culcairn

George Munro, 1st of Culcairn
Died1746
AllegianceBritish
RankCaptain
UnitBlack Watch, 42nd Highlanders
Battles / warsBattle of Glen Shiel (WIA)
Battle of Inverurie (1745)
Raids on Lochaber and Shiramore
RelationsSir Robert Munro, 5th Baronet (father)
Sir Robert Munro, 6th Baronet (brother)
Sir Harry Munro, 7th Baronet (nephew)

Sir George Munro of Culcairn (1685 - 1746) was a Scottish soldier of the 18th century from Ross-shire, Scotland. He commanded the 3rd Independent Highland Company from 1714 to 1716, fought at the Battle of Glen Shiel in 1719, led the 6th Company in formation of the "Black Watch" in 1725, the 8th Company of Black Watch when it was regimented in 1739 and again commanded an Independent Highland Company in 1745–46.[1] He was shot in error in 1746.[1]

  1. ^ a b Simpson, Peter (1996). The Independent Highland Companies, 1603 - 1760. Edinburgh: John Donald Publishers. p. 214. ISBN 0-85976-432-X.