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We remember William J Macdonald
We remember William J Macdonald
Timeline
Timeline
1897
1916
enlistment
Rothesay, Scotland
United Kingdom
Source:9607316
7th March 1916
1916
employment
bank clerk
Scotland
United Kingdom
Source:9607316
1916
1917
service
British Army
Royal Field Artillery
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1917
service
British Army
Gunner
301661
Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:2781709
theatres
Egypt :4
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theatres
Western Europe :1
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1917
death
Killed in Action
Palestine, State of
Source:9607316
7th November 1917
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William J |
| Initials | WJ |
| Last Name | Macdonald |
| Source | 2781709 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 301661 | Royal Garrison Artillery | Gunner | ||
| British Army | Royal Field Artillery |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jessie McDonald | mother | ||
| John McDonald | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Gnr. William John McDonald | Rab116328 |
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