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We remember William Donald
We remember William Donald
Timeline
Timeline
1884
sibling
Elizabeth Donald
Source:9156365
1884
1886
sibling
Jane Donald
Source:9156365
1886
1888
sibling
Helen Donald
Source:9156365
1888
1889
sibling
Watson Duncan
Source:9156367
1889
1890
1891
location
Gardeners Close West High Street Inverurie Aberdeenshire Scotland
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9156365
5th April 1891
1894
sibling
John Donald
Source:9156367
1894
1896
sibling
Francis Donald
Source:9156367
1896
1901
dates
Age 10
Source:9156367
31st March 1901
1901
location
10 Constitution Street Inverurie Aberdeenshire Scotland
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9156367
31st March 1901
1914
dates
Age 24
Source:9156219
9th August 1914
1914
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:9156219
9th August 1914
1914
location
Rae's Cottage Constitution Street Inverurie Aberdeenshire Scotland
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9156219
9th August 1914
1915
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:9156219
18th August 1915 - December 1915
1916
hospitalisation
Shortness of Breath
Hospital/Institution
Source:9156219
12th October 1916 - 11th December 1916
1917
service
British Army
Trooper
King Edward's Horse
1st Battalion
Source:9156219
30th March 1917 - 16th May 1919
1917
service
British Army
Private
152167
Scottish Horse
Source:9156219
30th March 1917
1919
discharge
Source:9156219
16th May 1919
service
British Army
Private
4300
Scottish Horse
Source:1666273
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Donald |
| Source | 1666273 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Constitution Street Inverurie Aberdeenshire Scotland | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Gardeners Close West High Street Inverurie Aberdeenshire Scotland | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| Rae's Cottage Constitution Street Inverurie Aberdeenshire Scotland | United Kingdom | parents address | known 9th August 1914 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 4300 | Scottish Horse | Private | ||
| British Army | King Edward's Horse | 1st Battalion | Trooper | ||
| British Army | 152167 | Scottish Horse | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs A Donald | mother | ||
| William Donald | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Donald | sister | 1884 | |
| Jane Donald | sister | 1886 | |
| Helen Donald | sister | 1888 | |
| John Donald | brother | 1894 | |
| Francis Donald | brother | 1896 | |
| Watson Duncan | brother | 1889 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-08-09 | Presbyterian - inc Church of Scotland |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | david37172 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | david37172 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | david37172 |
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