Photograph of the Home Guard in Markethill in 1944 (courtesy of Mr Edgar Hunter). In the accompanying recording, Edgar Hunter talks about Markethill Home Guard.

Front row (left to right):
1st, Thelma Johnston; 3rd, Elsie Parkes of Markethill; 4th, Mrs Margaret Tregurtha, maiden name Edwards, teacher, who lived in what is now the Guide House in Gosford Demesne; 5th, James Paterson, who worked in Morgan's draper's shop and lived opposite Elim Church; 6th, Thomas Shirley; 7th, Dr Lister Marshall, doctor in Markethill; 8th, Herbie McGaughy, who owned a draper's shop in Markethill; 9th, Godfrey Taylor, pharmacist in Markethill; 10th George Roberts.

Second row (left to right):
2nd, Billy Martin; 3rd, Edgar Hunter (Hunter's shop, Markethill); 4th, Harry McDowell; 7th, Herbie McClure.

Third row (left to right):
3rd, Matt Parkes; 4th, Wilson Martin.

Fourth row (left to right):
2nd, George(?) Walker; 9th, Sandy Power.

Fifth row (left to right):
1st, Bob Magowan; 8th, Billy Walker.

Sixth row, before the band (left to right):
6th, Billy Spence of Ashley Close, Newry Street, Markethill, who worked in Spence-Bryson factory in Markethill.

Band group at rear (left to right):
2nd, Billy Stewart, with Hugh William Johnston behind him;14th, Harold Stewart.