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Black and white photogrpah of Willie Maclean in Home Guard uniform around 1942.

Willie Maclean of Balinoe in Home Guard uniform around 1942.

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Object Details

Other Number: N21

Home Guard WWII

During the second world war, Tiree had its own Home Guard made up of around 80 volunteers from around the island who would be positioned at lookout points. Each was issued with a uniform like the one worn here by Willie Maclean of Balinoe.
Normal Location: Photograph Shelves: photographs – N1-99
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