Angus, William b. February 28, 1888 d. June 14, 1959 World War I Victoria Cross Recipient. Born in Armadale, Scotland he joined The Highland Light Infantry during the beginning of World War I. Later, the HLI unit was transferred to the 8th Royal Scots as they had suffered many causalities and were in urgent need of help. On June 12, 1915, while under very heavy bomb and artillery fire, he voluntarily left the safety of his trench to rescue a wounded officer who was laying within a few yards of the enemy line. While pulling his comrade to safety...[Read More] (Bio by: Whispers From The Grave) Wilton Cemetery, Carluke, South Lanarkshire, Scotland
b. February 28, 1888 d. June 14, 1959