First World War internee Wilhelm Meinberg, Douglas or Knockaloe Camp, Isle of Man
Date(s): ?1917
Scope & Content: The glass plate is marked with the name Meinberg and from comparison with another photo in the series it is possible to confirm his identity as Wilhelm Meinberg who was held at both Douglas and Knockaloe camps. He was 3997 in the Douglas Camp daybook. He first appears on a Knockaloe list dated 14/8/1915 as Wilhelm Heinrich Meinberg, age 39, Landsturm (army reserve), next of kin Mrs M. Meinberg, 6 Ramilies Road, Bedford Park, London W. Place of birth: Hannover.
Language: English
Extent: overall: 16 cm x 12 cm
Physical description: Black & white glass half-plate negative
Item name: photograph
Collection: Photographic Archive
Level: ITEM
ID number: PG/7870/38058
Subject tags : art, studio, portrait.