Glasgow Firefighter to Be Posthumously Honored with New Royal Award
William Crockett, a Glasgow firefighter who perished in the Cheapside Street fire tragedy of 1960, will receive the posthumous Elizabeth Emblem, recognizing his service. The ceremony, led by King Charles, aims to honor public servants killed in duty. Crockett was among 19 lives lost during the disaster involving whisky barrels that exploded and collapsed walls onto first responders. His son, William Cruickshank, recalls the impact of the tragedy on his family. This award pays tribute not only to Crockett but also to the legacy of all public service heroes lost in the line of duty.