Ceremony will honour Strathaven soldier and his dog for World War II bravery

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A landmark event to mark the 80th anniversary of a battle which featured a brave Strathaven man and his dog will be supported by South Lanarkshire Council at the end of the month.Lance Corporal Jimmy Muldoon of the Cameronians took part in the Battle of Scheldt, which helped pave the way for the liberation of the Netherlands in October 1944.And Provost Margaret Cooper and the local authority's civic officer will fly to Holland at the end and will take part in some events at the Liberation Museum in Nieuwdorp - eight decades after the crucial battle.A family pet on loan to the War Office, Khan was assigned to/ the Sixth Battalion, Cameronians (Scottish Rifles), where Lance Corporal James Muldoon became his handler.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android The Imperial War Museum revealed that the landing assault craft which Rifleman Khan and Muldoon were travelling in came under heavy fire..The boat capsized and the soldiers and Khan were thrown into the icy seawater.Khan swam to shore, searching for his master, but Muldoon could not swim owing to the weight of his kit and was sinking in the muddy waters.Under heavy shelling, Khan swam 200 yards back to pull his master from the sea, dragging him through solid ground.