Patrick McVey’s Photograph

Item

Title

Patrick McVey’s Photograph

Who?

Patrick McVey

Item(s)

The photograph shows Patrick McVey (left) and two others. McVey used to keep the photograph in his pocket and brought it back from war, where it has since been handed down through the family.

McVey was severely injured during the war while the two other men pictured were killed in action. There are blood stains on the photograph.

Story

Patrick McVey was severely injured in action during the war.

The photograph provided shows McVey (left) with two others, who were killed in action.

When?

1914-18

Where?

Unknown.

Contributor

Patricia Anne McDaid, granddaughter of Patrick McVey.

Collection Day

10/04/2019, Glasgow City Archives, Mitchell Library, Glasgow

This item was submitted on April 29, 2019