Mlk03002 Posted 24 August , 2020 Share Posted 24 August , 2020 Hello All! I am looking for some information on this gentleman. My grandfather lived in Scotland in the 70s and 80s “not sure exact dates”. This is one of the many things he brought back to the states. Who is this guy? thanks matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbaraG Posted 24 August , 2020 Share Posted 24 August , 2020 (edited) Possible link... https://www.greatwarforum.org/topic/4234-captain-p-w-t-macgregor-whitton/ MIC - never seen so much detail... Alan Ernest Harvey MacGregor- Whitton (13 July 1891 - 26 May 1858) Mentioned in London Gazette (just googled to find details) Edited 24 August , 2020 by BarbaraG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
temptage Posted 24 August , 2020 Share Posted 24 August , 2020 20 minutes ago, BarbaraG said: Possible link... https://www.greatwarforum.org/topic/4234-captain-p-w-t-macgregor-whitton/ I think the answer is in this post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acknown Posted 24 August , 2020 Share Posted 24 August , 2020 (edited) Depending on the date of the portrait, it is probably either the father, James, or Percy's brother Allan. They were both RSF officers. According to the linked post: 'Lt Col James Whitton Royal Scots Fusiliers 25th August 1894 was placed on half pay on completion of 4 years in charge of Bttn'. Acknown Edit 1: I've just noticed the black armband. Col James in mourning for his son Percy? Portrait date 1916? Edit 2: But the initials on the back (W.M.G.?) are intriguing. Edited 24 August , 2020 by Acknown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbaraG Posted 24 August , 2020 Share Posted 24 August , 2020 (edited) 22 minutes ago, Acknown said: Depending on the date of the portrait, it is probably either the father, James, or Percy's brother Allan. They were both RSF officers. According to the linked post: 'Lt Col James Whitton Royal Scots Fusiliers 25th August 1894 was placed on half pay on completion of 4 years in charge of Bttn'. Acknown I've just noticed the black armband. Col James in mourning for his son Percy? Portrait date 1916? Memorial Dundurn Parish Church, St Fillans Colonel MacGregor-Whitton Royal Scots Fusiliers Died 6th February 1933 Aged 92yrs Captain Percy MacGregor-Whitton Royal Scots Fusiliers Killed 9th July 1916 In the Battle of the Somme Aged 21 See - http://warmemscot.s4.bizhat.com/viewtopic.php?t=2360 https://www.iwm.org.uk/memorials/item/memorial/81790 Edited 24 August , 2020 by BarbaraG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mlk03002 Posted 24 August , 2020 Author Share Posted 24 August , 2020 Did everyone get a self portrait back then or was he SOMEBODY? Thanks so much for your reply BarbaraG. MK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbaraG Posted 24 August , 2020 Share Posted 24 August , 2020 (edited) My pleasure. I've been very fortunate to have lots of help and advice from ladies & gents on GWF. The portrait surely reflects the pride of the family and commemorates their service with the Royal Scots Fusiliers - so glad it has survived and that you've added it to the earlier thread. Barbara Edited 24 August , 2020 by BarbaraG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mlk03002 Posted 24 August , 2020 Author Share Posted 24 August , 2020 Just now, BarbaraG said: My pleasure. I've been very fortunate to have lots of help and advice from ladies & gents on GWF. The portrait surely reflects the pride of the family and commemorates their service with the Royal Scots Fusiliers - so glad it has survived. Barbara I am going to try get in touch with someone to restore the painting....I also noticed a tag on the back.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mlk03002 Posted 24 August , 2020 Author Share Posted 24 August , 2020 (edited) 42 minutes ago, Acknown said: Depending on the date of the portrait, it is probably either the father, James, or Percy's brother Allan. They were both RSF officers. According to the linked post: 'Lt Col James Whitton Royal Scots Fusiliers 25th August 1894 was placed on half pay on completion of 4 years in charge of Bttn'. Acknown Edit 1: I've just noticed the black armband. Col James in mourning for his son Percy? Portrait date 1916? Edit 2: But the initials on the back (W.M.G.?) are intriguing. W.M.G is the Artist and I am thinking it to be William Mervyn Glass....but not sure. The tag has some dates but not sure about the painting itself. mk Edited 24 August , 2020 by Mlk03002 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbaraG Posted 24 August , 2020 Share Posted 24 August , 2020 (edited) Might be worth contacting...... www.bourlet.co.uk Their pages are very interesting and they may have more details in their Archives. A little far for Restoration Work though if you're in America (?) Edited 24 August , 2020 by BarbaraG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mlk03002 Posted 24 August , 2020 Author Share Posted 24 August , 2020 I do live in America but would be willing to send it to the right place to get it checked out. I have a feeling that the frame is worth more than the portrait. mk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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