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We remember Keith Mackay
We remember Keith Mackay
Timeline
Timeline
1886
sibling
James Mackay
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1886
1888
sibling
George Mackay
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1888
1891
sibling
William B. Mackay
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1891
1894
sibling
Douglas D.a. Mackay
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1894
1895
1899
sibling
Harry S. Mackay
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1899
1912
education
Student in Arts and Medicine
Gordon's College
Aberdeen
United Kingdom
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1912 - 1914
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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19th February 1915
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
1207
Gordon Highlanders
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service
British Army
Corporal
1207
Gordon Highlanders
4th Battalion
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1915
death
Died of wounds
He was wounded in the trenches near Kemmel and he died shortly after in hospital from the effects of the wound.
No 8 Casualty Clearing Station, Bailleul
France
Source:9384755
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29th April 1915
burial
Nord
France
I. B. 23.
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Keith |
| Initials | K |
| Last Name | Mackay |
| Source | 2817178 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1207 | Gordon Highlanders | Lance Corporal | ||
| British Army | 1207 | Gordon Highlanders | 4th Battalion | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Mackay | mother | ||
| George M. Mackay | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Mackay | brother | 1886 | |
| George Mackay | brother | 1888 | |
| William B. Mackay | brother | 1891 | |
| Douglas D.a. Mackay | brother | 1894 | |
| Harry S. Mackay | brother | 1899 |
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Bailleul Communal Cemetery Extension, Nord, FranceBailleul Communal Cemetery Extension, Nord, France where Keith Mackay is honoured and buried.
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Bailleul Communal Cemetery Extension, Nord, FranceBailleul Communal Cemetery Extension, Nord, France where Keith Mackay is honoured and buried.Contributed by:
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Bailleul Communal Cemetery Extension, Nord, FranceBailleul Communal Cemetery Extension, Nord, France where Keith Mackay is honoured and buried.Contributed by:
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Bailleul Communal Cemetery Extension, Nord, FranceBailleul Communal Cemetery Extension, Nord, France where Keith Mackay is honoured and buried.Contributed by:
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Bailleul Communal Cemetery Extension, Nord, FranceBailleul Communal Cemetery Extension, Nord, France where Keith Mackay is honoured and buried.Contributed by:
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Gordon Highlanders Cap BadgeGordon Highlanders Cap Badge, similar to the one which would have been worn by Keith Mackay.Contributed by:
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1914-15 Star1914-15 Star, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Keith Mackay.Contributed by:
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British War MedalBritish War Medal, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Keith Mackay.Contributed by:
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Victory MedalVictory Medal, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Keith Mackay.Contributed by:
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Keith MackayKeith Mackay, an image taken from the Aberdeen University Roll of Service.
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Communities
Communities
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Aberdeen University Roll of ServiceMore about Aberdeen University Roll of Service
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Bailleul Communal Cemetery Extension, Nord, FranceMore about Bailleul Communal Cemetery Extension, Nord, France
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Gordon Highlanders - 4th BattalionMore about Gordon Highlanders - 4th Battalion
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Vincent96527 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Vincent96527 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen University Roll of Service | Vincent96527 | |
| Ancestry - Register of Soldiers Effects | Vincent96527 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Bailleul Communal Cemetery Extension, Nord, France | Vincent96527 | |
| Bailleul Communal Cemetery Extension, Nord, France | Vincent96527 | |
| Bailleul Communal Cemetery Extension, Nord, France | Vincent96527 | |
| Bailleul Communal Cemetery Extension, Nord, France | Vincent96527 | |
| Bailleul Communal Cemetery Extension, Nord, France | Vincent96527 | |
| Gordon Highlanders Cap Badge | Vincent96527 | |
| 1914-15 Star | Vincent96527 | |
| British War Medal | Vincent96527 | |
| Victory Medal | Vincent96527 | |
| Keith Mackay | Vincent96527 |
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