A WORLD War One veteran was honoured in his hometown on Tuesday, almost 100 years after his death.
A plaque was erected in Nitshill station in memory of Sergeant John Meikle VC, the only Great War railway veterans in Scotland to have been awarded the Victoria Cross military medal.
Sergeant Meikle’s two nephews John and Alan Meikle attended the ceremony alongside ScotRail Alliance Managing Director, Phil Verster.
The veteran worked in the booking office at Nitshill until leaving to serve on the Western Front, where he showed immense heroism.
He was killed in 1918 while trying to protect his colleagues.
The Railway Heritage Trust provided the stone memorial for permanent display at the station, with support from ScotRail and the Railway Mission.
It is located in the exact spot that the old Nitshill booking office once stood.
A previous memorial in the station was removed in 1971 due to vandalism and was erected in Dingwall, where his regiment, the Seaforth Highlanders were based.
Speaking at the service, ScotRail Alliance Managing Director, Phil Verster said: “It is the most fitting tribute that this plaque stands exactly where the old booking office where John worked was.
“It’s important that we remember Sgt Meikle, but also to remember all who have lost their lives in conflict.”
Sergeant Meikle’s nephew, John added: “Our family are proud to see the plaque re-erected.
“It is a reminder to the people in the Nitshill area, what a fine and kind young man he was.”
A memorial stone was recently laid in Bellshill to honour Piper James Cleland Richardson, who tried while trying to retrieve his bagpipes from the front line.
Victoria Cross recipients from the First World War will be remembered through a new campaign announced by the Scottish Government.
As part of this, commemorative paving stones will be laid in the birthplace of recipients to provide a lasting legacy within communities.
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