I agree with Alex. There are just too many things about this that don't add up to him being military. I will not say he isn't but the dates of his life and style of uniform do not go together. If you can find out some more information about him then it could help but I will put him down as "true Scotsman" who learned Gaelic and played pipes in a civilian band.
I hope you can find more information about him.
Colin
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