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Major Donald Munro MC (1880-1932). He had been stationed at Fort George from 1921 until his death of pneumonia on 8 December 1932. His medals are the Military Cross (1915), Queen's South Africa Medal (1900), King's South Africa Medal (1902), the 1914 Star, British War Medal and Allied Victory Medal. A native of the Ardross district, the deceased came to Dingwall early in his youth and for a time served on the clerical staff of the late Mr William Paterson, corn and coal merchant, Dingwall. From there, he enlisted in The Seaforth Highlanders at Fort George on 8 February 1898 and he served with his regiment for exactly one month short of 34 years. Major Munro had a very distinguished military career, starting as private, rising through all the grades, was commissioned on the field of war and in December 1929, he received his majority. Enlisting at Fort George on 8 February 1898, he was posted to and joined the 2nd Battalion at Dover two days later. He served with the 2nd Battalion through the South African War, being present at the action at Whittebergen. He also took part in the guerrilla warfare towards the close of hostilities in the Transvaal and Cape Colony. He received the Queen's Medal with three clasps and the King's Medal, with two clasps. From South Africa he went to Ireland. Appointed Lance Corporal in 1899, he was promoted Corporal in August 1903 and Sergeant in 1907. Whilst serving with the 2nd Battalion he was promoted Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant just prior to the outbreak of the Great War in 1914. He proceeded with the 2nd Battalion to France in 1914 and obtained a regular commission as Lieutenant on 1 October1915. He was appointed Lieutenant and Quartermaster and was promoted to Captain and Quartermaster on 1 October 1917, receiving his majority on 1 October 1929. For his services in the War, he received the Military Cross, as well as the 1914 Star, the British War Medal and the Victory Medal. He came home from France in February 1919 and in November of that year he was in India with the battalion. In December 1921, he was posted from the 2nd Battalion at Meerut, India, to the Depot, Fort George. As private, NCO, and officer, Major Munro was ever popular in his regiment, his chubby, round, smiling face being a source of happiness to his companions, to the men under him and to his fellow officers. He was recognised for his ability as a statistician, his integrity and perfect fairness, his courtesy and willingness to serve others, and above all his love of his regiment, the history and traditions of which he knew, chapter and verse. His funeral took place from Fort George to Ardersier Cemetery with Military and Masonic honours. The gathering of mourners was large and was representative of the military life of the Highlands. The numerous, beautiful wreaths bore ample testimony to the respect and popularity in which the late officer was held. A short service at the house was followed by an impressive service in the Garrison Church, conducted by the Rev. William Graham, Ardersier, who also officiated at the service at the graveside. — Taken from his Obituary in The Ross-shire Journal
Reference: 28033c
Major Donald Munro MC (1880-19...
Street level facade of the Inverness Town House in Castle Street, built between 1878-1882. To the left of door no.6 was an opticians, who also dealt with health insurance, cameras and film. To the right was W.H. Finlay & Co, Publishers & Stationers - 'Official Printers to Inverness' with an office in London. *
Reference: H-0167a
Street level facade of the Inv...
Dawn Ritchie and Norwegian Eric Prydz bridal, leaving the St. Andrew's Episcopal Church on Manse Street, Tain. They went to live in Norway. The honour guard is made up from Eric's Norwegian Army colleagues, who were stationed in Tain at the time.
Reference: H-0074g
Dawn Ritchie and Norwegian Eri...
From The Times, Monday, 4th September, 1939: MR. ANTHONY WILLS and MISS LESLIE MELVILLE. 'Owing to the international situation, the marriage took place quietly on Saturday in St. Andrews Cathedral, Inverness, of the Hon. Frederick Anthony Hamilton Wills, eldest son of Lord and Lady Dulverton, and Miss Judith Betty Leslie Melville, eldest daughter of the Hon. Ian and Mrs. Leslie Melville. The Bishop of Moray, Ross and Caithness (Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church) officiated, assisted by the Very Rev. A. A. D. Mackenzie, Provost of Inverness Cathedral. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a brown two-piece suit. There were no bridesmaids. The Hon. E. R. H. Wills (brother of the bridegroom) was best man. A reception was afterwards held in the Station Hotel by the Hon. Mrs. Leslie Melville.' The marriage ended in divorce in 1961. Anthony Wills, the 2nd Baron Dulverton b.1915-d.1992. Judith Betty Leslie-Melville b.1916.
Reference: 1192h
From The Times, Monday, 4th Se...
From The Times, Monday, 4th September, 1939: MR. ANTHONY WILLS and MISS LESLIE MELVILLE. 'Owing to the international situation, the marriage took place quietly on Saturday in St. Andrews Cathedral, Inverness, of the Hon. Frederick Anthony Hamilton Wills, eldest son of Lord and Lady Dulverton, and Miss Judith Betty Leslie Melville, eldest daughter of the Hon. Ian and Mrs. Leslie Melville. The Bishop of Moray, Ross and Caithness (Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church) officiated, assisted by the Very Rev. A. A. D. Mackenzie, Provost of Inverness Cathedral. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a brown two-piece suit. There were no bridesmaids. The Hon. E. R. H. Wills (brother of the bridegroom) was best man. A reception was afterwards held in the Station Hotel by the Hon. Mrs. Leslie Melville.' The marriage ended in divorce in 1961. Anthony Wills, the 2nd Baron Dulverton b.1915-d.1992. Judith Betty Leslie-Melville b.1916.
Reference: 1192i
From The Times, Monday, 4th Se...
Mrs Macdonald, Station House, Fortrose, Black Isle.
Reference: 23624
Mrs Macdonald, Station House, ...
Gollan, Station House, Aberchalder, Invergarry. Older couple, could be the parents of either John or Alice Gollan.
Reference: 23059d
Gollan, Station House, Abercha...
Gollan, Station House, Aberchalder, Invergarry. Older couple, could be the parents of either John or Alice Gollan.
Reference: 23059c
Gollan, Station House, Abercha...
John Gollan, Station House, Aberchalder, Invergarry.
Reference: 23059b
John Gollan, Station House, Ab...
Mrs Alice Gollan, Station House, Aberchalder, Invergarry.
Reference: 23059a
Mrs Alice Gollan, Station Hous...
D. MacBean, Station Road, Carrbridge.
Reference: 23514a
D. MacBean, Station Road, Carr...
D. MacBean, Station Road, Carrbridge.
Reference: 23514b
D. MacBean, Station Road, Carr...