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We remember Magnus Mackay
We remember Magnus Mackay
Timeline
Timeline
1898
1911
location
Scullomie, Tongue, Sutherland
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9622029
2nd April 1911
1914
employment
Farm Servant
United Kingdom
Source:9625280
11th November 1914
1914
enlistment
Tongue
United Kingdom
Source:9625280
11th November 1914
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:2817261
2nd October 1915
1916
service
British Army
Private
S/6531
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
11th battalion
Source:9622138
19th March 1916
service
British Army
Private
S/6531
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
Source:2817261
1916
death
Killed in Action
Magnus was 1 of 5 guards at a bomb store when it was hit by enemy shell fire. All 5 died. It was thought to be a quiet sector.
Near Loos
France
Source:9622138
Source:9636751
19th March 1916
burial
Loos
France
Plot 9, Row G, Grave 20
Source:9622379
sibling
John Mackay
Source:9622056
sibling
Donald Mackay
Source:9622056
sibling
Margaret Mackay
Source:9622056
sibling
William Mackay
Source:9622056
sibling
George Mackay
Source:9622056
sibling
Robert Mackay
Source:9622029
sibling
Angus Mackay
Source:9622029
sibling
Alexander Mackay
Source:9622029
sibling
Hugh Mackay
Source:9640467
sibling
Dolina Mackay
Source:9640517
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Magnus |
| Initials | M |
| Last Name | Mackay |
| Source | 2817261 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scullomie, Tongue, Sutherland | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | S/6531 | Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders | Private | ||
| British Army | S/6531 | Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders | 11th battalion | Private |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bell McKay | mother | ||
| Alexander McKay | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Mackay | brother | ||
| Donald Mackay | brother | ||
| Margaret Mackay | sister | ||
| William Mackay | brother | ||
| George Mackay | brother | ||
| Robert Mackay | brother | ||
| Angus Mackay | brother | ||
| Alexander Mackay | brother | ||
| Hugh Mackay | brother | ||
| Dolina Mackay | sister |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Bluish grey | Dark |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-11-11 | 5'8" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-11-11 | Presbyterian - inc Church of Scotland |
Media
Media
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Magnus MackayIn his Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders' uniform some time between 1914 and 1916
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Magnus on family gravestone in TongueMagnus is named on this gravestone in the grounds of St Andrews Church in Tongue, Sutherland. It also names his parents, 2 sisters who died in childhood and 2 other brothers Angus and Donald who died while serving in WW1.Contributed by:
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Magnus' gravestone (close-up)This is Magnus' gravestone in Loos British Cemetery. The photograph was taken by one of his great nephews.Contributed by:
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Letter re. re-interrment of Magnus' bodyThis letter was sent to Magnus' father and informed him that Magnus' body had been re-interred in Loos British Cemetery, Plot 9, Row G, Grave 20.Contributed by:
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Magnus mentioned in brother John's diaryThis page in the 1916 diary kept by Magnus' oldest brother John (my grandfather) shows that Pte. M. Mackay (no. 6531) was in No 11 Platoon, C Coy, 11th batt A&S Hds. BEF. John has also written beside this entry "Killed 19th March 1916 Loos".Contributed by:
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Magnus' death in brother Angus' diaryThis is a page of Magnus' brother Angus' 1916 diary. The entry for 19th March 1916 says " * Magnus reported killed while guarding a bomb store. Hope it is not true". Angus has apparently added later "Afraid it is only too true".Contributed by:
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Magnus on Tongue War MemorialThis is the War memorial in the village of Tongue in Sutherland. Magnus and his brothers Donald and Angus are named on it. Their cousin Donald Munro is also named but his name is partially covered by the wreath.Contributed by:
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Magnus' War medalsThis shows the 1914/15 Star, The Victory Medal and the British War Medal that were given posthumously to Magnus' father.Contributed by:
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Back of Magnus' 1914-15 StarThe back of this medal shows Magnus' name, Army number (S-6531) and regiment (Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders).Contributed by:
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Photo of Magnus with friendsThis photo shows Magnus on the left of the photo wearing his A&SH uniform during WW1. On the right of the photo is Peter Burr (Peter was Magnus' witness when he signed his attestation papers).Contributed by:
Joan19510
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1911 Census | Joan19510 | |
| 1891 Census | Joan19510 | |
| Birth record of Magnus | Joan19510 | |
| Magnus' Army records | Joan19510 | |
| Never More - The Story of Tongue, Melness and Skerray War memorials | Joan19510 | |
| Magnus' entry on Commonwealth War Graves Commission website | Joan19510 | |
| 1901 Census | Joan19510 | |
| Birth record of Dolina Mackay | Joan19510 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Magnus Mackay | Joan19510 | |
| Magnus on family gravestone in Tongue | Joan19510 | |
| Magnus' gravestone (close-up) | Joan19510 | |
| Magnus' gravestone | Joan19510 | |
| Letter re. re-interrment of Magnus' body | Joan19510 | |
| Magnus mentioned in brother John's diary | Joan19510 | |
| Magnus' death in brother Angus' diary | Joan19510 | |
| Magnus on Tongue War Memorial | Joan19510 | |
| Magnus' War medals | Joan19510 | |
| Back of Magnus' 1914-15 Star | Joan19510 | |
| Photo of Magnus with friends | Joan19510 |
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