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It was a happy thought that prompted Auchentibber Inn owner JBH Struthers to invite Corporal Willie Angus to receive the Victoria Cross in 1915. At the time of the presentation at the end of September 1915, there were few people who had not heard of the heroic acts on the bullet ridden fields of Flanders. […]
During 1917, there was warm celebrations when Blantyre man Private James Crothers of the 6th Cameronians was recommended for the V.C (Victoria Cross). Pictured is his mother, Mrs Crothers, along with brother Richard Crothers (also 6th Cameronians). Mrs Crothers is also pictured outside her home at Rosebank Avenue. F Company were from Blantyre and like […]