Today marks the centenary of the formation of the Royal Air Force; and curiously, one of our antecedent regiments can claim some of the kudos, as Lord Trenchard (the “Father of the Royal Air Force”) served with The Royal Scots Fusiliers in India and South Africa. Hugh Trenchard was born in Taunton, Somerset, in 1873. […]
“For most conspicuous bravery, determination, and gallant leading of his command” on 25 March 1918, Acting Lieutenant Colonel William Herbert Anderson VC, known to his family as Bertie, was awarded the Victoria Cross. A paving stone to mark the centenary of Colonel Anderson’s award will be unveiled at the People’s Palace in Glasgow on Sunday
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