Memorial card for the funeral of Private Angus MacCallum of the 7th Cameron Highlanders, who was killed in action in France in 1915. Amongst the belongings of the MacDonald/Campbell/Brown family of Mannal House.
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Studio photograph of an unknown young man in uniform in the late 1800s, probably of the MacDonald/Campbell/Brown family of Mannal. From an album found in Mannal House.
Black and white postcard photograph of a wooden cross in a WWI graveyard with the inscription “In memory of 1046 Pte. H. McDonald, A. COY., 15th HLI., died of wounds 26-8-16”. From a collection of photographs from Mannal House.
Black & white portrait photograph on a postcard, of a soldier in uniform during WWI. On the reverse it reads “To Auntie Katie from Jack I am send you to difernt ones I thought you might like to see him in full uniform he has gone to the front from Annie Campbell”. From a collection of photographs from Mannal House. The soldier may be Private H. MacDonald, who died in action in 1916.
Collection of 29 black & white photographs and postcards retrieved from Mannal House featuring members of the MacDonald family, Catherine Campbell, Annie Campbell, Private H MacDonald, and their relations, around 1900-1930s. Some of these photos are catalogued individually (2015.40.6 – 2015.40.23).
Decorative brass tray/dish commemorating WWI and depicting a uniformed soldier in action. Found in Mannal House, former home of Margaret (Meeta) MacDonald.
Hand bell made from the brass casing of two artillery shells commemorating the Boer War 1900-1902. Found in Mannal House, the former home of Margaret (Meeta) MacDonald.
Efficiency Medal bearing the head of King George VI on one side and on the other the words “For Efficient Service”. Instituted in 1908, the Efficiency Medal was awarded to members of the Territorial Army (UK), Colonial Auxiliary Forces and Indian Volunteer Forces, with more than 12 years service. This version of the medal was issued during 1949-1952 and includes the word “INDIAE”. The recipient’s name is engraved on the rim: 544938 CPL W MACLACHLAN AYR YEO. The ribbon would have been dark green with yellow borders. Found in a garden in Scarinish.
Newsletter `An Tirisdeach`, No. 436, 21/02/2009
Local news: plans for windfarm off Tiree; WWII soldier remembers building a jetty at Balephetrish Bay; Mainly Music; Road Equivalent Tariff (RET) discussions; Gordon Scott`s Everest trek; Tiree Trust discuss offshore windfarm proposals; SWRI meeting; Cobbled Cow café under new management; RSPB information; livestock sale results; Edinburgh moonwalk.
Framed photograph of Donald Cameron (1891-1916)
Sepia portrait photograph of Captain Donald Archibald Cameron in the uniform of the Royal Irish Rangers during WWI. Hand-coloured and framed in oval glass. He died in action during WWI. Relative of Robin Cameron, Crossapol. (may have been handed in by someone named Porter, staying at Vaul, pre mid-2008).
