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We remember Angus Mackay
We remember Angus Mackay
Timeline
Timeline
1881
sibling
John Mackay
Source:9606223
23rd January 1881
1883
sibling
Dolina Mackay
Source:9606162
18th March 1883
1884
sibling
Donald Mackay
Source:9606181
14th June 1884
1886
sibling
Margaret Mackay
Source:9606254
12th July 1886
1888
sibling
William Mackay
Source:9606277
16th June 1888
1890
sibling
George Mackay
Source:9606197
3rd July 1890
1891
sibling
Hugh Mackay
Source:9606211
18th July 1891
1893
sibling
Robert Mackay
Source:9606267
9th May 1893
1895
1898
sibling
Magnus Mackay
Source:9606234
13th February 1898
1901
location
Scullomie, Tongue, Sutherland
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9564853
31st March 1901
1901
sibling
Alexander Mackay
Source:9606139
22nd April 1901
1911
employment
Working on croft
Source:9564855
2nd April 1911
1914
employment
Tramwayman
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Source:9624462
11th September 1914
1914
enlistment
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Source:9624462
11th September 1914
1914
location
125 Leith Walk, Leith, Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Source:9624462
11th September 1914
1915
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:9624462
21st March 1915 - 14th March 1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9624462
15th March 1916 - 5th May 1917
1916
service
British Army
Corporal
20682
Machine Gun Corps
Source:9624462
24th April 1916
1916
employment
Boiler fitter
India
Source:9624462
25th April 1916
1916
location
Scullomey, Tongue, Sutherlandshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9624462
25th April 1916
1916
dates
Age 21
Source:7609515
10th August 1916
1917
hospitalisation
Severely wounded at Arras
Hospital/Institution
Source:9624462
14th April 1917
1917
missing
On 19th May his brother John wrote to his OC as family had not heard from Angus for 5 weeks. OC wrote "missing since 14 April".
Source:9605955
14th April 1917
internment
pow
Darmstadt
Germany
Source:9564860
service
British Army
Private
2428
Royal Scots
Source:2814825
1917
death
Died of wounds
Darmstadt Hospital
Germany
Source:6639942
Source:7609612
5th May 1917
burial
Kassel, Hessen
Darmstadt Forest Cemetery, Germany. Map ref Sheet 46 A.1, Plot L3F, Grave 205.
Germany
Plot 1, Row B, Grave 12
Source:7609735
Source:9639376
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Angus |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Mackay |
| Source | 2814825 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 125 Leith Walk, Leith, Edinburgh | United Kingdom | known 11th September 1914 | ||
| Scullomey, Tongue, Sutherlandshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 25th April 1916 | |
| Scullomie, Tongue, Sutherland | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2428 | Royal Scots | Private | ||
| British Army | 20682 | Machine Gun Corps | Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isabella Mackay | mother | ||
| Alexander Mackay | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Mackay | brother | 23rd January 1881 | |
| Alexander Mackay | brother | 22nd April 1901 | |
| Dolina Mackay | sister | 18th March 1883 | |
| Donald Mackay | brother | 14th June 1884 | |
| George Mackay | brother | 3rd July 1890 | |
| Hugh Mackay | brother | 18th July 1891 | |
| Magnus Mackay | brother | 13th February 1898 | |
| Margaret Mackay | sister | 12th July 1886 | |
| Robert Mackay | brother | 9th May 1893 | |
| William Mackay | brother | 16th June 1888 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-07 | 5'7" |
Media
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21st birthday recorded in diaryThis page from the 1916 diary written by Angus shows his entry for 10th August "Birthday 21st year. I wonder if I'll live to see it"Contributed by:
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Brother's diary showing death of AngusThis diary entry dated 5th May 1917 was written by my grandfather John Mackay who was Angus's oldest brother. It shows the place and date of Angus's death.Contributed by:
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Initial place of burial.This letter was sent by the records office to Alexander Mackay on 10th January 1923 informing him that his son Angus was buried in Darmstadt Forest Cemetery in the province of Hesse, Germany.Contributed by:
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Moved to Military cemeteryThis letter to Alexander from the Imperial War Graves Commission dated 11th August 1925 shows that his son Angus has been moved to Niederzwehren Oassel Cemetery, Plot 1, Row B, Grave 12.Contributed by:
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John Mackay's diary showing regimental numbersThis page in the diary of Angus' brother John shows both of Angus' regimental numbers - 2428 and 20682Contributed by:
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War memorial in Tongue, Sutherland, ScotlandAngus and his brothers Magnus and Donald are all named on this memorial in the village of Tongue.Contributed by:
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Memorial stone in TongueThis memorial stone in the cemetery of St Andrew's Church in Tongue mentions Alexander and Isabella Mackay (parents of Angus), Angus and his brothers Magnus and Donald who died during the First World War, and his sisters Margaret and Dolina who died in childhood.Contributed by:
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Group photo found in diary of AngusThis photo was found in one of the diaries written by Angus. He is sitting on a chair on the left of the photo. The names of the others are written on the back of the photo. In a diary entry for 19th February 1916 Angus wrote that he had photos taken in Suez so this may be one of those photos.Contributed by:
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Angus' Royal Scot badgeWhen Angus was transferred to the Machine Gun Corps he sent his Royal Scot badge to his brother John who was a Detective in Leith, Edinburgh. On 1st May 1916 Angus wrote in his diary "sent my RS badge to John in registered env."Contributed by:
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Diary entry about Royal Scot badgeOn 1st May 1916 Angus wrote in his diary "sent my RS badge to John in registered env."Contributed by:
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From the diary of John Mackay - 19th May 1917On 19th May 1917 Angus' brother John (my grandfather) wrote in his diary "Wrote Angus' OC enquiring after him having received no word for five weeks".Contributed by:
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From John Mackay's diary - 29th May 1917This is from my grandfather John's diary. John was the oldest brother of Angus.He wrote on 29th May 1917 "Received letter from Angus' OC stating that he is missing since 14th April 1917, probably a prisoner of war - I hope so. Wired home and sent letter".Contributed by:
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From John Mackay's diary - 16th June 1917On 16th June 1917 Angus' brother John wrote "Copl A. Mackay 20682, Camp de Prisonniers de guerre, Darmstadt, Allemange. 2nd May 1917 letter written by Angus rec. 6/6/17".Contributed by:
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From John Mackay's diary - 19th June 1917Angus' brother John wrote in his diary on 19th June 1917 "Wrote to Mother re. Angus. Enclosed a pamphlet with particulars re. letters and parcels to prisoners of war".Contributed by:
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From John Mackay's diary - 5th July 1917On 5th July 1917 Angus' brother John wrote in his diary "Received letter re. poor Angus having died on 5th May 1917 in Darmstadt - wrote George, Mother, Bob, Miss Oliver".Contributed by:
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Angus' war medalsThis shows Angus' 1914 / 15 Star, the Victory Medal and the British War Medal.Contributed by:
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Birth certificate of John Mackay 1881This birth certificate shows the birth details of John, the 1st born of Angus' 10 siblings.Contributed by:
Joan19510
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Joan19510 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Joan19510 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Joan19510 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Somewhere In Blood Soaked France | Andy17017 | |
| Never More | Joan19510 | |
| Birth certificate of Angus Mackay | Joan19510 | |
| 1901 census for Alexander Mackay and family in Scullomie | Joan19510 | |
| 1911 census for Alexander Mackay and family in Scullomie, Tongue, Sutherland | Joan19510 | |
| Birth of Alexander Mackay 1901 | Joan19510 | |
| Birth of Dolina Mackay 1883 | Joan19510 | |
| Birth of Donald Mackay 1884 | Joan19510 | |
| Birth of George Mackay 1890 | Joan19510 | |
| Birth of Hugh Mackay | Joan19510 | |
| Birth of Magnus Mackay | Joan19510 | |
| Birth of Margaret Mackay 1886 | Joan19510 | |
| Birth of Robert Mackay 1893 | Joan19510 | |
| Birth of William Mackay 1888 | Joan19510 | |
| Angus' Army records | Joan19510 | |
| Angus' burial site - original and later in CWGC cemetery | Joan19510 | |
| Angus' entry on Commonwealth War Graves Commission website | Joan19510 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Angus Mackay | Joan19510 | |
| 21st birthday recorded in diary | Joan19510 | |
| Brother's diary showing death of Angus | Joan19510 | |
| Initial place of burial. | Joan19510 | |
| Moved to Military cemetery | Joan19510 | |
| John Mackay's diary showing regimental numbers | Joan19510 | |
| War memorial in Tongue, Sutherland, Scotland | Joan19510 | |
| Memorial stone in Tongue | Joan19510 | |
| Group photo found in diary of Angus | Joan19510 | |
| Angus' Royal Scot badge | Joan19510 | |
| Diary entry about Royal Scot badge | Joan19510 | |
| From the diary of John Mackay - 19th May 1917 | Joan19510 | |
| From John Mackay's diary - 29th May 1917 | Joan19510 | |
| From John Mackay's diary - 16th June 1917 | Joan19510 | |
| From John Mackay's diary - 19th June 1917 | Joan19510 | |
| From John Mackay's diary - 5th July 1917 | Joan19510 | |
| Angus' war medals | Joan19510 | |
| Birth certificate of John Mackay 1881 | Joan19510 |
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