weejock Posted 12 February , 2006 Share Posted 12 February , 2006 Hello All Just thought I'd let you all know that at last I have managed to get Glasgow Celtic FC to acknowledge on of there former players in their museum. After three years and a little help from the Press they have decided to give this great man a place,. They have also said the will give room to the other 7 former players who gave their live's in the Great War You can read Williams Angus VC Story hear.... www.forvalour.com I have also attached a copy of the article from the papers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Galatea Posted 12 February , 2006 Share Posted 12 February , 2006 Just read through it and it was a very moist eyed moment. Thank you. Davie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marina Posted 12 February , 2006 Share Posted 12 February , 2006 What a story! Marina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxy Posted 12 February , 2006 Share Posted 12 February , 2006 Not before time. Well done weejock! Roxy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Robertson Posted 12 February , 2006 Share Posted 12 February , 2006 Well done Wee Jock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Bramley Posted 12 February , 2006 Share Posted 12 February , 2006 Two VC's to Carluke. I'm ashamed to say that I'd never heard of the place before reading the excellent website. Well done Jock, Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSF Posted 12 February , 2006 Share Posted 12 February , 2006 Fantastic. Well done Jock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Broomfield Posted 12 February , 2006 Share Posted 12 February , 2006 Excellent. Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desmond7 Posted 12 February , 2006 Share Posted 12 February , 2006 Superb job on the research and website. V. well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradley Posted 12 February , 2006 Share Posted 12 February , 2006 well done wee jock,what a hero indeed......to be recogised by th celtic is a miracle ..........congratulations m8,this is a watershed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Posted 12 February , 2006 Share Posted 12 February , 2006 Well done Wee Jock. Aye Malcolm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KF Kelly Posted 13 February , 2006 Share Posted 13 February , 2006 There is a good article by Robert Hoskins on Celtic FC in the Great War on Tom Morgan's Hellffire Corner website. Great picture of Pte Angus in his Celtic strip. Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KF Kelly Posted 13 February , 2006 Share Posted 13 February , 2006 There is a good article by Robert Hoskins on Celtic FC in the Great War on Tom Morgan's Hellffire Corner website. Great picture of Pte Angus in his Celtic strip. Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrieduncan Posted 13 February , 2006 Share Posted 13 February , 2006 There should be a disclaimer on website like that "Warning, will most likely reduce reader to tears" C'mon man, I'm at my work for pete's sake! Congrats Weejock! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spike10764 Posted 14 February , 2006 Share Posted 14 February , 2006 Excellent site which does the telling of William Angus' story proud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Bulloch Posted 14 February , 2006 Share Posted 14 February , 2006 Two VC's to Carluke. I'm ashamed to say that I'd never heard of the place before reading the excellent website. Well done Jock, Steve. Well Done Wee Jock. Steve there are Three Victoria Cross winners from the small town of Carluke Lanarkshire Cpl. William Angus.VC. Sgt. Thomas Caldwell.VC. and Lt Donald Cameron RN. VC. Three of I think fourteen vc's from the Lanarkshire area. Yours Aye Rob Bulloch. (Ex Carluke Primrose FB.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Bramley Posted 14 February , 2006 Share Posted 14 February , 2006 Thanks Rob, Amazing for such a small town, Regards, Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AB64 Posted 14 February , 2006 Share Posted 14 February , 2006 Their is a monument in Hamilton to the Lanarkshire VC winners, it was only unveiled about 3-4 years ago I think. I think Carluke may also have a monument or plaque in the center of the town to one or all of its VC winners. Alistair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dycer Posted 14 February , 2006 Share Posted 14 February , 2006 Jock, I am pleased that the Celtic have finally seen the light. I have a wry smile on my face though .When Cpl Angus was awarded the VC his part Battalion of HLI was serving with the 8th Royal Scots.I know one member of the 8th Royal Scots who probably witnessed and may have supported Cpl Angus on 12 June 1915 came from a Hearts supporting Family. It would have been nice if the two Battalions' football discussions had been recorded for posterity. George Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swally Posted 14 February , 2006 Share Posted 14 February , 2006 Guys, I don't stay that far from Carluke.....4 miles. There are streets named after the VC winners Even better Angus was an uncle to my brother in law .............hows that. If anyone has any questions re William I couls ask my brother in law if he knows the answers Aye Ready, Swally Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Bramley Posted 14 February , 2006 Share Posted 14 February , 2006 Swally, Any idea why he never joined McCraes battalion, 16th (footballers) Royal Scots? Regards, Steve. 'Aye Ready' I take it yur a 'Ger then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dycer Posted 14 February , 2006 Share Posted 14 February , 2006 Steve, I can answer your question. Cpl Angus was a member of the 8th H.L.I.(TF). A Company of the 8th H.L.I. was attached to 8th Royal Scots to bring the Battalion up to War strength prior to its embarkation for France in November 1914. So he was already serving in France when the 16th Battalion was being formed. George Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Bramley Posted 14 February , 2006 Share Posted 14 February , 2006 Thanks George, Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swally Posted 14 February , 2006 Share Posted 14 February , 2006 Took the words right out my mouth. Yes to the question, even after Sunday's dismal performance Swally Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dycer Posted 14 February , 2006 Share Posted 14 February , 2006 Thanks George, Steve. Steve, Sorry if I introduced a "red herring" by mentioning the Hearts. The 8th Royal Scots recruited around East Lothian. "A" Company was based in Haddington which is about 16 miles from Edinburgh hence the Hearts being my Family's chosen Team. The loose connection with Cpl Angus.My Uncle was a member of the 8th Royal Scots Machine Gun Section so may have been involved in supplying the supporting fire when Cpl Angus went out to rescue Lt Martin. George Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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