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\u00c8ideadh Commando
<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b>Taigh-tasgaidh na G\u00e0idhealtachd an Iar<\/b><\/h1>\n

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Ceann-latha: 1940s<\/strong><\/span>
Stuthan: Aodaich<\/strong><\/span>
Meudachd: 130cm<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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A\u2019 Cnuasachadh<\/span><\/p>\n

Memorialising\u2026 The Commandos<\/span><\/p>\n

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