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We remember William Macdonald
We remember William Macdonald
Timeline
Timeline
1884
1916
enlistment
Forres, Scotland
United Kingdom
Source:9580871
10th August 1916
service
British Army
Private
4453
Seaforth Highlanders
Source:2781307
service
British Army
Private
202721
Seaforth Highlanders
Source:2781307
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:9580871
1917
death
Arras
France
Source:9580871
9th April 1917
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Macdonald |
| Source | 2781307 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 4453 | Seaforth Highlanders | Private | ||
| British Army | 202721 | Seaforth Highlanders | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agnes Macdonald | mother | ||
| John MacDonald | father |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Pte. MacDonald | Rab116328 |
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