Lost papers of Glasgow war hero discovered in old desk drawer

Lost papers of Glasgow war hero discovered in old desk drawer

A man has told of his surprise at finding Second World War documents from a Scot who fought in the conflict hidden in a desk 18 years after he died.

Glasgow war hero’s lost documents found inside desk nearly two decades after his death

The folder of wartime letters, maps, and photos inside a second-hand desk—revealing the forgotten story of a Glasgow soldier who fought in Italy and Tunisia during the Second World War.

Second World War papers found hidden in desk bought at auction

It is hoped that relatives of Ian Rodger can be traced so the papers can be passed on to them. A man has told of his surprise at finding Second World War documents from a Scot who fought in the conflict hidden in a desk 18 years after he died. Martin Reid bought the desk at auction four years ago but only discovered the folder of documents recently when he was moving furniture and discovered them behind a drawer that had been stuck. It contained…

Secret World War II papers found hidden in desk bought at auction

A man has told of his surprise at finding Second World War documents from a Scot who fought in the conflict hidden in a desk 18 years after he died.Martin Reid bought the desk at auction four years ago but only discovered the folder of documents recently when he was moving furniture and discovered them behind a drawer that had been stuck.It contained photographs, letters and maps relating to the British Army's involvement in the campaign known a…

Elder's wartime records discovered hidden in desk bought at auction 18 years after his death

A folder containing unique photographs, letters and maps that belonged to a distinguished Church elder who fought during the Second World War was discovered...

Highland war hero immortalised on stamp commemorating VE Day

Sir Tommy Macpherson has been posthumously remembered for his courage behind enemy lines.