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We remember George Mackay
We remember George Mackay
Timeline
Timeline
1883
sibling
Dolina Mackay
Source:9641654
18th March 1883
1890
1906
employment
Bottler
Source:9625357
1906
1908
employment
Carter
Source:9625357
20th January 1908
1908
enlistment
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Source:9625357
20th January 1908
1914
theatres
Africa :5
Source:9625357
20th June 1914 - 30th October 1915
1914
hospitalisation
Malaria - Infected while mobilised in Sierra Leone and taking Quinine
Hospital/Institution
Source:9625357
22nd August 1914
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9625357
4th April 1916 - 10th January 1918
1917
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9626923
17th April 1917
1918
hospitalisation
Burns to neck and hands
Hospital/Institution
Source:9625357
11th January 1918
1918
service
British Army
Lance Bdr.
28242
Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:9625357
31st December 1918
1919
employment
Labourer (Dock)
United Kingdom
Source:9626609
30th December 1919
1919
marriage
Catherine Bell MacLeod
Source:9626609
30th December 1919
1919
location
55 Great Junction Street, Leith
United Kingdom
Source:9625357
30th December 1919
1920
discharge
Source:9625357
19th January 1920
1926
employment
Barman
United Kingdom
Source:9625627
8th October 1926
1928
employment
Waiter
United Kingdom
Source:9625689
26th January 1928
1928
location
34 Buchanan Street, Leith
United Kingdom
Source:9625689
26th January 1928
1951
employment
Sworn Weigher
United Kingdom
Source:9625936
20th March 1951
1969
employment
Sworn Weigher, Dock Commission (retired)
Source:9625999
31st December 1969
1969
location
4 Balfour Place, Leith, Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Source:9625999
31st December 1969
service
British Army
Gunner
28242
Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:2815813
1969
death
Not War Related
Eastern General Hospital, Leith, Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Source:9625999
31st December 1969
sibling
John Mackay
Source:9641475
sibling
Donald Mackay
Source:9641475
sibling
Margaret Mackay
Source:9641475
sibling
William Mackay
Source:9641475
sibling
Hugh Mackay
Source:9641514
sibling
Robert Mackay
Source:9641514
sibling
Angus Mackay
Source:9641514
sibling
Magnus Mackay
Source:9641514
sibling
Alexander Mackay
Source:9641554
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George |
| Initials | G |
| Last Name | Mackay |
| Source | 9625577 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Buchanan Street, Leith | United Kingdom | known 26th January 1928 | ||
| 4 Balfour Place, Leith, Edinburgh | United Kingdom | known 31st December 1969 | ||
| 55 Great Junction Street, Leith | United Kingdom | known 30th December 1919 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 28242 | Royal Garrison Artillery | Gunner | ||
| British Army | 28242 | Royal Garrison Artillery | Lance Bdr. |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bell Mackay nee Mackay | mother | ||
| Alexander Mackay | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Mackay | brother | ||
| Donald Mackay | brother | ||
| Margaret Mackay | sister | ||
| William Mackay | brother | ||
| Hugh Mackay | brother | ||
| Robert Mackay | brother | ||
| Angus Mackay | brother | ||
| Magnus Mackay | brother | ||
| Alexander Mackay | brother | ||
| Dolina Mackay | sister | 18th March 1883 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine Bell MacLeod | wife | 30th December 1919 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1908-01-20 | 5'8" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1908-01-21 | Presbyterian - inc Church of Scotland |
Media
Media
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George MackayGeorge is wearing the uniform of the Royal Regiment of Artillery.
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George wounded in 1917 - diary entryThis entry in my grandfather's 1918 diary says:- "Received letter dated 30/12/17 from George stating that he was wounded. Hands burned."Contributed by:
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George awarded DCM - in brother's diaryOn 17th March 1917 my grandfather (George's brother) wrote in his diary "Wrote George complimenting him on his being awarded D.C.M".Contributed by:
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George's address in cousin's 1916 diaryGeorge's cousin Angus Mackay has written in his 1916 diary:- "No 28242 Gunner G Mackay, 83 Seige Battery RGA, BEF, France".Contributed by:
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George's Death record 1969This is a photo of George's death certificate - Year 1970 District No. 685-8 Entry No. 2. It shows he died on 31st December 1969 at the Eastern General Hospital, Leith, his usual address was 4 Balfour Place, Leith, his parents were Alexander and Bell Mackay (maiden surname Mackay) and his wife was Catherine Bell MacLeod. George's occupation was given as "sworn weigher, Dock Commission (retired)".Contributed by:
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Certificate - Assistant Instructor of SignalThis certificate states that "28242 Bdr. G McKay RGA has passed through a course of instruction at the Army Signal School, Dunstable, and that he is hereby qualified to act as an Assistant Instructor of Signalling".Contributed by:
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100% in Signalling & Telephony exam in 1918This certificate shows that George passed with "Very Good 100%" for an examination in Signalling and Telephony on 11th June 1918 and was qualified to act as a 1st Class Signaller.Contributed by:
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George's Character cert. on discharge in 1920In this certificate "No 28242 McKay (D.C.M.) George of the Northern Command Signal Training Depot, RGA ….. has served with the Colours for 11 years 43 days and his character during this period was exemplary. A steady, sober, reliable, hardworking, honest intelligent N.C.O. A good signaller".Contributed by:
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George's Discharge Certificate 1920This certificate was given to George when he left the Army in January 1920. It mentions his specialist military qualifications and gives a brief description of George on discharge.Contributed by:
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George and Catherine - wedding photo 1919This photo shows George and Catherine on their wedding day with witnesses Robert Mackay (George's brother) and Johan Munro (George's 1st cousin).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 | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Joan19510 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Joan19510 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| George's Army records | Joan19510 | |
| George's Birth record 1890 | Joan19510 | |
| Birth record of a son born in 1926 | Joan19510 | |
| Death record of a son in 1928 | Joan19510 | |
| George's Occupation & address on son's death cert 1951 | Joan19510 | |
| Marriage record of George and Catherine 1919 | Joan19510 | |
| Citation for George's DCM in London Gazette | Joan19510 | |
| 1891 Census | Joan19510 | |
| 1901 Census | Joan19510 | |
| 1911 Census | Joan19510 | |
| Dolina Mackay - birth record 1883 | Joan19510 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| George Mackay | Joan19510 | |
| George wounded in 1917 - diary entry | Joan19510 | |
| George awarded DCM - in brother's diary | Joan19510 | |
| George's address in cousin's 1916 diary | Joan19510 | |
| George's Death record 1969 | Joan19510 | |
| Certificate - Assistant Instructor of Signal | Joan19510 | |
| 100% in Signalling & Telephony exam in 1918 | Joan19510 | |
| A photo of George | Joan19510 | |
| George's Character cert. on discharge in 1920 | Joan19510 | |
| George's Discharge Certificate 1920 | Joan19510 | |
| George and Catherine - wedding photo 1919 | Joan19510 |
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