I was proud to be in the village of Portnahaven on Islay to attend the ceremony to mark the 100th anniversary of the actions at Henin and Fontaine-Les-Croisilles, France (August 24 and 27, 1918) and the award of the Victoria Cross to temporary lieutenant David Lowe Macintyre, Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, 1/6 Battalion Highland Light Infantry.
There was the unveiling of the commemorative stone and prayers remembering those killed or wounded in the war, especially during the actions at Henin and Fontaine-Les-Croisilles.
It was great to be joined at the event by Argyll and Bute Armed Forces Champion Councillor Barbara Morgan and the convener of the cross-party group in the Scottish Parliament on armed forces and veterans community, Maurice Corry MSP.