Barrie, James Matthew b. May 9, 1860 d. June 19, 1937 Playwright. Born in the small weaving town of Kirriemuir, Scotland in 1860, he is most remembered for the creation of "Peter Pan" and the world of “Never Land.” The story of “Peter Pan” began with a book called "The Little White Bird," published in 1902. The character, Peter, was introduced as a baby, and he was later developed into the play "Peter Pan, or The Boy Who Wouldn't Grow Up." The play premiered in 1904, and productions and adaptations of Peter Pan are still common, including Steven...[Read More] Kirriemuir Cemetery, Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland
Burton, Richard Henry b. January 29, 1923 d. July 11, 1993 World War II Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. He served as a Private in the 1st Battalion, Duke of Wellington's West Riding Regiment, British Army. At Monte Ceco, Italy, October 8, 1944, when an assault was held up, Private Burton rushed forward from his platoon, engaged a Spandau position killing three of the crew. Later, he disposed of the crews of two machine-guns, which made his company able to consolidate the position. Afterwards, in spite of the fact that most of his comrades were either...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith) Kirriemuir Cemetery, Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland
Melvin, Charles b. May 2, 1885 d. July 17, 1941 World War I Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. He served as a Private in the Black Watch, Royal Highlanders. At Istabulat, Iraq, on April 21, 1917, Private Melvin's Company was held down in the trenches by enemy rifle and machine gunfire. Private Melvin on his own, rushed over open ground killing two enemy. With the others in the trench continuing to fire at him he jumped in and attacked them with his bayonet in his hand. He succeeded in killing two more, disarming eight unwounded and one wounded...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith) Kirriemuir Cemetery, Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland
b. May 9, 1860 d. June 19, 1937