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Lance Corporal William Angus. V.C. 8th Batt. Highland Light Infantry. William Angus was born in Armadale, West Lothian on the 28th February 1888. He was spotted as a junior and spent some time with Celtic, although he never played in their first team. He went back to the Juniors and in 1914 he was living in Carluke, and volunteered for service with the territorial 8th batt. Highland Light Infantry. Anxious to get to the war quickly Angus became attached to the 2nd Royal Scots. At Givenchy on 12th June 1915 Angus noticed Lieutenant James Martin, also from Carluke, lying, wounded, near the enemy trench. However, at first he was refused permission for a rescue attempt on the grounds that it was suicidal. He was eventually persuaded his superiors that he should go.The Lance Corporal managed to reach Martin unobserved by the enemy and began to tend his wounds. After a period the defenders spotted him and heavy enemy fire started to fall on them as he began to drag the officer back to their own lines. During this bombardment Angus suffered FORTY wounds, losing both an eye and severely damaging a foot, but he managed to bring his man safe home in spite of both passing out on the way. His action was loudly praised back home and Lance Corporal Angus was awarded the Victoria Cross by King George V at Buckingham Palace. He was the first Scottish Territorial soldier to earn this award. Like so many V.C's he rarely spoke of his adventure and lived out his days in Carluke referred to by all as 'The VC.' He died on 14th June 1959 and is buried at Wilton Cemetery, Carluke. . www.forvalour.com |
The Victoria Cross is the highest medal the United Kingdom can award to its servicemen for acts of valour. Being awarded so rarely makes it extra special for those who have recieved it. During the Great War over 650 men did deservedly obtain this medal, possibly only 35 - 40 surviving to tell the tale. One who's courage did merit the V.C. was Scots footballer. Lance Corporal William Angus. |
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