Scots students pay respects in moving Anzac service
SCOTS PGC College students have paid a special tribute to a past student during a moving Anzac Day dawn service.
Hundreds gathered for the college’s annual memorial service on Friday morning.
The students paid special tribute to Maurice St George Middleton, a former Scots College student who died during the Second World War.
Scots College marketing officer Judi Haidley said members of the Middleton family had attended the service.
“More than 30 family members travelled from Brisbane, Yeppoon and other areas for the service,” she said.
“His daughter Patricia was among them.”
More than 100 Scots student played active roles in the dawn service.
The students were joined by parents, staff, past students and officials including Southern Downs Mayor Tracy Dobie and councillors Rod Kelly and Vic Pennisi.
Ms Haidley said the service had been particularly emotive for some past students.
“Past students of the school were especially moved to see two students dressed in Cameron of Erracht kilts, worn by the Cameron Highlanders,” she said.
Another highlight of the service was the launch of a history book written by Warwick military historian John Telfer.
On Parade was written by Mr Telfer after he received a grant from the Department of Veteran Affairs.
The book follows the history of Warwick army cadets from 1945 to 2005.
Students from Scots College will join those from dozens of other schools across the region in Anzac Day marches and commemorations today.
