The Provost of Falkirk says he was appalled to see vandals have spray-painted part of Camelon's war memorial.
Provost Robert Bissett, who is a founder member of Bainsford War Memorial Association, said the vandalism at Lock 16 is "shameful" and disrespectful to the memories of the fallen.
The Provost has now written personally to the Falkirk Area Commander, Chief Inspector Lynsey Kidd, who has assured him that the offence will be investigated.