page_title: Celtic F.C. and World War I
hierarchical_section_title: Celtic F.C. and World War I
caption_attribution_description: IWM caption&#160;: Battle of Albert&#160;: Soldiers of the 1st Battalion, The Lancashire Fusiliers fixing bayonets prior to the attack on Beaumont Hamel. They are wearing ‘fighting order’, with the haversack in place of the pack, and with the rolled groundsheet strapped to the belt below the mess-tin which contained rations. The officer in the foreground (right) is wearing other ranks’ uniform to be less conspicuous. Comment&#160;: Trench sign indicates 'King St'
context_page_description: Over 50 contracted and former Celtic F.C. players fought in World War I, seven of whom died. Of those that fought, William Angus was awarded the Victoria Cross for bravery in battle.
context_section_description: Over 50 contracted and former Celtic F.C. players fought in World War I, seven of whom died.  Of those that fought, William Angus was awarded the Victoria Cross for bravery in battle.
caption: 1st Lancashire Fusiliers, in communication trench near Beaumont Hamel, Somme, 1916. Photo by Ernest Brooks.
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