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Motion · S6M-02662 · 21 Dec 2021

Lanarkshire War Hero Dies Aged 97

Lodged by Meghan Gallacher (Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party) Standard Motion 30 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament recognises the passing of Ian Forsyth MBE, who it considers to be a Lanarkshire war hero; understands that Ian joined the Army in 1942, as part of the first reconnaissance regiment at Lockerbie, then moved on to the 15th-19th Hussars Reconnaissance for the 11th Armoured Division in April 1942; understands that Ian was one of the first British soldiers to arrive at the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp in 1945; congratulates Ian on being named Senior Hero at the Daily Record’s Our Heroes Awards in 2011, for his efforts in raising more than £1 million for other veterans; notes that, after the Second World War, he taught in various schools, including Larkhall Academy, and further notes that his work in the Polish community was recognised first by the awarding of the Cavalier's Cross, and then the prestigious Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland.

Supporters (30)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.