Duncan Mitchell was a son of John Mitchell, Coachbuilder in Greenock. He volunteered at Fort Matilda in 1914 as a Despatch Rider, as he had his own motorbike - an Indian, which had cost £80. He was quickly promoted to sergeant. He served with the 7th Scottish Rifles, who served in Gallipoli, Egypt, Palestine and the Western Front. He received a commission and was seconded to the Royal Flying Corp.

After the war he would take over the Caddlehill Laundry. He was a patron of the Arts, being chairman of the Arts Guild. He served in the Home Guard in WW2 and received an MBE for his services.

“These items have been kindly gifted by the grandchildren of the late D G Mitchell; - Stephen Spooner, Pauline Wilson, Catriona Crichton and Graham Mitchell”

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