Soldier's New Testament
01/10/1914
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Small copy of the New Testament with the following inscription on the inside front cover 'Presented by Mr. & Mrs. John Shanks to Pte. J McLennon on the occasion of his being called to bear arms in the service of his country, Barrhead, October 1914'
Title:
Soldier's New Testament
Date of work:
01/10/1914
Reference number:
2875
Level of description:
Item
Type of materials:
PHY
Access restrictions:
Unrestricted
Use restrictions:
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General notes:
On the 5 August 1914, 'G' Company of the 6th Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders (84 men) mobilized at the Drill Hall, Paisley Road. In May 1914 the Battalion left for France. The survivors returned after Armistice, 11th November 1918. On mobilization day, John Shanks, father of Lieutenant Jack Shanks of 'G' Company addressed the men. He gave a new testament to each soldier which many men carried throughout the war. From Barrhead Museum Collection B2207
Language:
English
Record number:
9265033
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