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We remember William Edward Macdonald
We remember William Edward Macdonald
Timeline
Timeline
1893
sibling
Victoria Elizabeth Hames Macdonald
Source:8494404
9th July 1893
1897
1897
location
61 Montague Road, Hackney Wick, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6167121
7th April 1897
1897
location
61 Montague Road, Hackney Wick, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6165732
22nd April 1897
1899
sibling
May Ellen Hames Macdonald
Source:8494408
4th June 1899
1901
location
61 Montague Road, Hackney Wick, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6167134
31st March 1901
1911
employment
Printer
United Kingdom
Source:6167138
2nd April 1911
1911
location
61 Montague Road, Hackney Wick, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6167138
2nd April 1911
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6167143
28th October 1915 - 16th August 1917
service
British Army
Private
281888
London Regiment
Source:2781617
service
British Army
Private
Royal Fusiliers
4th Battalion, London Regiment
Source:6165757
service
British Army
Private
4534
London Regiment, Royal Fusiliers
4th Battalion
Source:6165757
1917
death
Killed in Action
The regimental war diary records action near Inverness Copse/Menin Road on 16th August 1917-3 officers & 39 men were killed; 7 officers & 108 men wounded, 1 officer & 13 men were missing.
Ypres
Belgium
Source:6167143
16th August 1917
burial
Ypres
Belgium
Panel 52
Source:8494388
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Edward |
| Initials | WE |
| Last Name | Macdonald |
| Source | 6165732 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 Montague Road, Hackney Wick, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 7th April 1897 | |
| 61 Montague Road, Hackney Wick, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 22nd April 1897 | |
| 61 Montague Road, Hackney Wick, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 61 Montague Road, Hackney Wick, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 281888 | London Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | Royal Fusiliers | 4th Battalion, London Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 4534 | London Regiment, Royal Fusiliers | 4th Battalion | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Hames MacDonald formerly Cummins | mother | ||
| William Foster MacDonald | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Elizabeth Hames MacDonald | sister | 9th July 1893 | |
| May Ellen Hames MacDonald | sister | 4th June 1899 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1897-04-07 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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William Edward's birth certificateScan of William Edward MacDonald's birth certificate.
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William's name on Panel 52 of the Menin GatePhotograph taken at Menin Gate showing William's name and his regimentContributed by:
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William as a boy with his sistersWilliam as a boy with his two sisters Victoria and May.Contributed by:
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William as a choirboyWilliam as a choirboy probably at St Mary Eton, Hackney Wick where he was baptised.Contributed by:
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William & Victoria's baptismThis is an image of the parish register of St Mary of Eton, Hackney Wick showing William & Victoria's baptism on 2nd April 1897Contributed by:
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William MacDonald on 1901 censusImage of 1901 census entry fro William & his familyContributed by:
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William & his family on 1911 censusImage of 1911 household form showing William, his two sisters and his parents living at 61, Montague Road, Hackney WickContributed by:
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Medal Roll showing William MacDonaldPhotograph of William MacDonald's entry on the medal roll taken at TNA Kew on 27th October 2008.Contributed by:
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William's name on panel 52 of Mennin GateImage taken of panel 52 of Menin GateContributed by:
Judith26825
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Judith26825 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Judith26825 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Judith26825 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Judith26825 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Judith26825 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Judith26825 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC record for William Edward MacDonald | Judith26825 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| William Edward's birth certificate | Judith26825 | |
| William's name on Panel 52 of the Menin Gate | Judith26825 | |
| Photograph of William Edward MacDonald | Judith26825 | |
| William as a boy with his sisters | Judith26825 | |
| William as a choirboy | Judith26825 | |
| William & Victoria's baptism | Judith26825 | |
| William MacDonald on 1901 census | Judith26825 | |
| William & his family on 1911 census | Judith26825 | |
| Medal Roll showing William MacDonald | Judith26825 | |
| Sister May's baptism | Judith26825 | |
| William's name on panel 52 of Mennin Gate | Judith26825 |
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