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
Douglas, Sir James 'Good Sir James/Black Douglas' b. 1286 d. August 25, 1330 James of Douglas was the friend and ablest lieutenant of Robert the Bruce. Known as the Black Douglas to the English and as the Good Sir James to the Scots, Douglas was a brilliant fighter and master of guerrilla warfare. He commanded the left wing of Bruce's army at the battle of Bannockburn. Before his death, Bruce asked Douglas to take his heart on a crusade to the Holy Land. Douglas set out bearing Bruce's heart in a silver casket, but on the way fell fighting the Moors in Spain. The...[Read More] Cause of death: killed in battle with the Moors Saint Bride's Cemetery, Douglas, South Lanarkshire, Scotland
Gardner, William b. March 3, 1821 d. October 24, 1897 Indian Mutiny British Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. During the rebellion of India, known as the Indian Mutiny, he served as a Colour Sergeant in the 42nd, Royal Highland Regiment of Foot. On May 5, 1858, his field force was in mopping-up operations at Bareilly, India, when attacked by fierce enemy resistance. During the action, the commanding officer was knocked from his horse when three fanatics rushed upon him. Colour Sergeant Gardner, ran out and bayoneted two of the assailants saving the...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith) Bothwell Park Cemetery, Bothwell, South Lanarkshire, Scotland
Johnstone, Jimmy b. September 30, 1944 d. March 13, 2006 Scottish Football (Soccer) Star. Affectionately known as "Jinky" to fans and players alike, he was considered one of the greatest stars in Scottish football history. Standing five-foot-four and weighing a mere 133 pounds, he was regarded as one of the games top wingers, known for his ball handling skills and goal scoring abilities. He is best remembered for his playing career as a member of the Celtic Football Club where he appeared in 498 games and scored 130 goals. In 1967 he led Celtic to a...[Read More] (Bio by: Nils M. Solsvik Jr.) Bothwell Park Cemetery, Bothwell, South Lanarkshire, Scotland
McKay, David b. November 23, 1831 d. November 18, 1880 Indian Mutiny Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. He served as a Private in the 93rd Regiment, Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders. On November 16, 1857, during the assault at the Secundrabagh, Lucknow, India, Private Mackay captured an enemy's colour after a most obstinate resistance. For great personal gallantry, he was awarded the Victoria Cross Medal by Queen Victoria at Buckingham Palace on the June 8, 1859. (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith) Lesmahagow Cemetery, Lesmahagow, South Lanarkshire, Scotland
b. February 28, 1888 d. June 14, 1959