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We remember Peter Mcdonald
We remember Peter Mcdonald
Timeline
Timeline
1877
sibling
Jessie Macdonald
Source:9268183
1877
1880
sibling
John Macdonald
Source:9268183
1880
1882
sibling
Alexander Macdonald
Source:9268183
1882
1884
birth
Lagganlia, Alvie, Kincraig, Inverness-shire, Scotland
United Kingdom
Source:9268161
29th January 1884
1887
sibling
William Alexander
Source:9268183
1887
1891
dates
Age 7
Source:9268183
5th April 1891
1891
location
Gorm Crinun Cottage, Alvie, Inverness-shire, Scotland
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9268183
5th April 1891
1891
sibling
James Macdonald
Source:9268183
1891
1901
dates
Age 17
Source:9268198
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Cattleman on Farm
Laggan, Inverness-shire, Scotland
United Kingdom
Source:9268198
31st March 1901
1901
location
Cluny Bothies, Laggan, Inverness-shire, Scotland
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9268198
31st March 1901
1915
dates
Age 31
Source:9268183
18th January 1915
1915
service
British Army
Acting Serjeant
505
Cameron Highlanders
4th Bn
Source:9268161
18th May 1915
service
British Army
Lance Serjeant
505
Cameron Highlanders
Source:2779712
1915
death
Killed in Action
During the Battle of Festubert
Festubert Pas de Calais
France
Source:9267592
Source:9268161
17th May 1915
burial
PAS de CALAIS
France
PANEL 41 & 42
Source:9267592
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Peter |
| Initials | P |
| Last Name | Mcdonald |
| Source | 2779712 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cluny Bothies, Laggan, Inverness-shire, Scotland | United Kingdom | their own address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Gorm Crinun Cottage, Alvie, Inverness-shire, Scotland | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 505 | Cameron Highlanders | Lance Serjeant | ||
| British Army | 505 | Cameron Highlanders | 4th Bn | Acting Serjeant |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liza | mother | ||
| Donald MacDonald | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jessie MacDonald | sister | 1877 | |
| John MacDonald | brother | 1880 | |
| Alexander MacDonald | brother | 1882 | |
| William Alexander | brother | 1887 | |
| James MacDonald | brother | 1891 |
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | david37172 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | david37172 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | david37172 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | david37172 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| STEEL & TARTAN | david37172 |
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