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Studio Portrait Soldier Of The First World War c.1915

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Studio Portrait Soldier Of The First World War c.1915
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James Burgess (the brother of Jock Burgess).

Killed in the Somme 1916 with leave papers in his pocket.

Reverse of postcard reads:

“To Brother Jock, with all good wishes, From the Wee Billy, Jimmy”

Photography – Bennet, St Ninians and Arcade, Stirling

Donor number: 0547-076

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