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Willie Angus played with Carluke Rovers FC, and in 1911 was signed by Celtic. He played with Celtic FC during seasons 1912-13 and 1913-14 and became the first ever Scottish Territorial soldier to win the Victoria Cross.

Willie won his VC on June 12th, 1915 in Givenchy. He lost an eye, damaged a foot and was wounded 40 times in the process of successfully rescuing Lt James Martin, a fellow native of Willie's home town of Carluke who was lying injured a couple of feet away from the German front lines.

Willie never played for Celtic again after this. After his return from the war, he was often invited to major football matches as guest of honour. He became President of Carluke Rovers FC, and retained that position until his death.


A visit to the Willie Angus website gives the reader the full details of his deed and provides a unique insight into his truly amazing story.