Black & white photograph of Hugh Lamont, Balemartine, in soldiers’ uniform in 1916-17, aged 20 years. He died shortly afterwards in action during WWI.
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Associated People: Lamont, Private Hugh, Balemartine (1897 - 1917)
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Printed extract from the Tiree Roll of Honour, 1914-1919, regarding Private Hugh Lamont of Balemartine (1897-1917), who was killed in action during WWI.
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Photograph of a bronze plaque commemorating Private Hugh Lamont of Balemartine (1897-1917), and inscribed with the words “He died for freedom and honour”.
These round commemorative plaques, measuring about 11.5 cm in diameter, were given to the next of kin of men and women who died in the Great War, WWI, 1914-1918. They were accompanied by a commemorative scroll (see 2009.89.2).
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Digital scanned copy of military scroll/certificate commemorating the life and service of Hugh Lamont, Balemartine, during WWII.
Digital scanned copy of military Scroll/Certificate commemorating the service and life of Hugh Lamont, Balemartine, who died whilst serving with the Argyll and Southern Highlanders during World War I. Accompanied by a commemorative plaque.
