This was in recognition of his bravery during bitter fighting in France during the Great War.
The 19-year-old was one of just 628 people to be awarded the VC during the conflict.
There is now a memorial paving stone at Barleybank In Kirkintilloch to honour his bravery.
As we mark Armistice Day, we remember all those lost in war, and those whose lives were forever changed by conflict.
Sergeant John Meikle was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross, the British Armed Forces' highest award for outstanding feats of valour, in July 1918.
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Join the team!
We have various full-time and part-time roles available, including:
Early Years Support Officer
Social Care Worker
HR Case Advisor
And more!
To see a list of all vacancies and apply today, visit the link in the comments.
Consultation on a new Active Travel Strategy for East Dunbartonshire closes soon.
If you want to have a say on proposals to encourage walking, wheeling and cycling then visit the website before midnight on Sunday (15 Nov 2026).
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Booking is required for this event by emailing [email protected]. Find full details for all the events taking place during the 16 days of action: https://t.co/WGMpefWngt
Come along to Kirkintilloch Town Hall on Thursday 26 November and watch a powerful and impactful short film about one person’s experience of coercive control. The screening will be followed by an audience and panel discussion to explore issues raised in the performance.
@ConcernedTort Hello, The Streetscene team have advised that the replacement bins have been ordered - and will be installed as soon as they arrive. Many Thanks, Louise - Customer Services
The Council budget for 2027/2028 will be decided in March 2027 and we want to ensure that any budget proposal addresses the issues that you feel most strongly about.
Watch the video to learn about how the budget is being spent this year.
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A reminder that there will be Remembrance Services taking place across East Dunbartonshire on Sunday 8 November. You can find details of events planned in our towns and villages on our website (see link in comments).
For more info about the Council's budget, visit https://t.co/VM3QbPKIF5
Then fill in the survey on the budget consultation page: https://t.co/jqEwVtRoAd
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We want you to hear your views on how next year's Council budget should be spent.
The Council has launched a short survey to get your opinions on the big decisions that need to be made for 2027/28.
To find out more and fill in the survey, visit the link below.
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Members of the Council's Building Standards team were proud to receive a National Performance award recently, reflecting strong performance during 2025/26. Many thanks to @ScotGovBldgStds and everyone involved.
Parents/carers of young people due to start S1 at secondary school in August 2027 can now register for their catchment school using the online registration form. Closing date is 30 November.