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We remember John Donald
We remember John Donald
Timeline
Timeline
1892
sibling
James Donald
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1892
1894
sibling
William Donald
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1894
1896
sibling
Maggie Donald
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1896
1899
sibling
Bessie Donald
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1899
1902
sibling
Jeannie Donald
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1902
1905
sibling
Kate Donald
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1905
1916
service
British Army
Private
S/11190
Gordon Highlanders
3rd Battalion
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7th February 1916 - 27th April 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
S-11190
Gordon Highlanders
8th/10th Battalion
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28th April 1916 - 17th August 1916
1916
enlistment
Aberdeen
United Kingdom
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2nd December 1916
1916
location
Muir of Belhelvie, Aberdeenshire
United Kingdom
their own address
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2nd December 1916
1919
location
Colford Farm, Drumoak, Aberdeenshire
United Kingdom
parents address
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19th May 1919
employment
Carpenter
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theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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1916
death
Died of wounds
Gunshot wound to head on 14 August 1916.
36 Casualty Clearing Station, Heilly, Somme
France
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17th August 1916
burial
Somme
France
III. D. 26.
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Donald |
| Source | 1666033 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colford Farm, Drumoak, Aberdeenshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 19th May 1919 | |
| Muir of Belhelvie, Aberdeenshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd December 1916 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | S/11190 | Gordon Highlanders | 3rd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | S-11190 | Gordon Highlanders | 8th/10th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Elizabeth Geddes or Donald | mother | ||
| James Donald | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Donald | brother | 1892 | |
| William Donald | brother | 1894 | |
| Maggie Donald | sister | 1896 | |
| Bessie Donald | sister | 1899 | |
| Jeannie Donald | sister | 1902 | |
| Kate Donald | sister | 1905 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-12-02 | 5'3" |
Media
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Heilly Station Cemetery, Mericourt-L’Abbe, Somme 1Heilly Station Cemetery, Mericourt-L’Abbe, Somme, France where John Donald is honoured and buried.
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Heilly Station Cemetery, Mericourt-L’Abbe, Somme 2Heilly Station Cemetery, Mericourt-L’Abbe, Somme, France where John Donald is honoured and buried.Contributed by:
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Heilly Station Cemetery, Mericourt-L’Abbe, Somme 3Heilly Station Cemetery, Mericourt-L’Abbe, Somme, France where John Donald is honoured and buried.Contributed by:
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Heilly Station Cemetery, Mericourt-L’Abbe, Somme 4Heilly Station Cemetery, Mericourt-L’Abbe, Somme, France where John Donald is honoured and buried.
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Gordon Highlanders Cap BadgeGordon Highlanders Cap Badge, similar to the one which would have been worn by John Donald.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Gordon Highlanders - 8th BattalionMore about Gordon Highlanders - 8th Battalion
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Heilly Station Cemetery, Mericourt-L'Abbe, Somme, FranceMore about Heilly Station Cemetery, Mericourt-L'Abbe, Somme, France
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Gordon Highlanders - 3rd BattalionMore about Gordon Highlanders - 3rd Battalion
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Gordon Highlanders - 10th BattalionMore about Gordon Highlanders - 10th Battalion
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Vincent96527 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Vincent96527 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Vincent96527 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Heilly Station Cemetery, Mericourt-L’Abbe, Somme 1 | Vincent96527 | |
| Heilly Station Cemetery, Mericourt-L’Abbe, Somme 2 | Vincent96527 | |
| Heilly Station Cemetery, Mericourt-L’Abbe, Somme 3 | Vincent96527 | |
| Heilly Station Cemetery, Mericourt-L’Abbe, Somme 4 | Vincent96527 | |
| Gordon Highlanders Cap Badge | Vincent96527 |
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