If you want stories about war heroes then mein Gott have we got a treat for you?
In Friday’s Courier we have a tremendous tale of derring-do involving a First World War soldier from Lochee.
When a “lunatic” broke loose and threw a bomb, our man of action fearlessly stood on the incendiary device in a bid to save comrades from the worst of the blast.
He saved lives, but was himself badly injured and given the devastating news he would have to have his leg amputated.
Yet our brave hero refused and went on to play professional football for Swansea Town (now Swansea City). It’s like something out of either Commando or Roy of the Rovers. Or indeed both. Suffice to say it’s absolutely brilliant.
Delving back even further into the annals of history and we have the no less fascinating tale of prehistoric remains found in Perthshire. Make no bones about it, it’s an incredible tale about old bones.
And while we are jiving to something of a historical vibe (as it were) we join the celebrations as Leuchars-based 6th Squadron mark their 100th anniversary. Theirs is a noble story. Courier readers can find out why they are called the flying tin openers. Amongst other interesting facts. Tally-ho.
Would you like to know when you are going to die? Personally, I’d probably rather not find out.
However, the Government thinks it might be a jolly good idea to make their own inquiries and then tell you when you are due to fall off this mortal coil. We find out more.
For a wide array of wonderful tales in now way confined to those mentioned above (they are intended as, if you will, no more than an apritif) then please do be sure to pick up Friday’s Courier. Failing that, why not try our digital edition?