New Celtic cross in Invershin Cemetery

A dedication service for a new Celtic cross took place in May to honour Lt Col William Herbert Anderson. The new cross will replace the original oak cross brought from France.

A dedication service for a new Celtic cross took place in Invershin Cemetery on 7th May to honour Lieutenant Colonel William Herbert Anderson VC, Highland Light Infantry, who was awarded the Victoria Cross on 25th March 1918 for his outstanding courage and bravery when killed at Maricourt, France, whilst leading his battalion against a German-held village and timber yard.

Lt Col Anderson was initially buried near. . .

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