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We remember William Mackay
We remember William Mackay
Timeline
Timeline
1888
1888
location
Scullomey, Sutherland
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7967454
16th June 1888
1891
location
Scullomie, Tongue
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9631944
5th April 1891
1913
employment
Police Constable
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Source:9610783
3rd April 1913
1913
marriage
Lily Sutherland
Source:9610783
3rd April 1913
1913
location
12 Halmyre Street, Leith
United Kingdom
Source:9610783
3rd April 1913
1916
service
British Army
12306
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
14th
Source:9610841
1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9610841
1916
1955
marriage
Johan Munro
Source:9632341
1955
awards
Meritorious Service Medal (MSM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9610825
service
British Army
Acting Serjeant
12306
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
Source:2818251
service
British Army
Acting Serjeant
8681
Labour Corps
Source:2818251
sibling
John Mackay
Source:9631944
sibling
Donald Mackay
Source:9631944
sibling
Margaret Mackay
Source:9631944
sibling
George Mackay
Source:9631944
sibling
Hugh Mackay
Source:9632014
sibling
Robert Mackay
Source:9632014
sibling
Angus Mackay
Source:9632014
sibling
Magnus Mackay
Source:9632014
sibling
Alexander Mackay
Source:9632062
sibling
Dolina Mackay
Source:9632121
1974
location
61 Restalrig Road, Edinburgh
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8447612
7th November 1974
1974
death
Not War Related
Queensberry House Hospital, canongate, Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Source:8447612
7th November 1974
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Mackay |
| Source | 2818251 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Halmyre Street, Leith | United Kingdom | known 3rd April 1913 | ||
| 61 Restalrig Road, Edinburgh | United Kingdom | their own address | known 7th November 1974 | |
| Scullomey, Sutherland | United Kingdom | parents address | known 16th June 1888 | |
| Scullomie, Tongue | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 12306 | Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders | Acting Serjeant | ||
| British Army | 8681 | Labour Corps | Acting Serjeant | ||
| British Army | 12306 | Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders | 14th |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Mackay | father | ||
| Isabella Mackay | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Mackay | brother | ||
| Donald Mackay | brother | ||
| Margaret Mackay | sister | ||
| George Mackay | brother | ||
| Hugh Mackay | brother | ||
| Robert Mackay | brother | ||
| Angus Mackay | brother | ||
| Magnus Mackay | brother | ||
| Alexander Mackay | brother | ||
| Dolina Mackay | sister |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lily Sutherland | wife | 3rd April 1913 | |
| Johan Munro | wife | 1955 |
Media
Media
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William MackayIn uniform. William was in the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders before joining the Labour Corps.
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Death Certificate of William MackayWilliam died in Queensberry House Hospital in Edinburgh. Aged 86, he had had an acute myocardial infarction (a heart attack). His 2nd wife Johan (Munro before her marriage) registered his death.Contributed by:
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William Mackay's Meritorious Service medalThis is the Meritorious Service medal awarded to William during WW1.Contributed by:
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Addresses of William in 1916This is a page of the 1916 diary kept by Williams brother Angus. The first entry shows William's address as "Sniper's Section, 14th A & SH, B.E.F.". The next entry shows William still with the A & SH but now at "14th Stationary Hospital, Boulogne Base France. No specific dates are given.Contributed by:
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Another address for Angus in 1916This page of his brother Angus' 1916 diary shows William's address as "14th A & SH, Summerdown Camp, Eastbourne, Sussex". No specific date is shown.Contributed by:
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William's medalsFrom the left of the photo this shows William's Scottish Police Coronation Medal 1911, his Meritorious Service Medal, his Victory Medal and his British War Medal.Contributed by:
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William and Johan - Wedding photo 1955This is William and Johan on their wedding day.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 | ||
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Joan19510 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Joan19510 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Birth certificate of William Mackay | Joan19510 | |
| Marriage of William Mackay and Lily Sutherland 1913 | Joan19510 | |
| 1891 Census | Joan19510 | |
| 1901 Census | Joan19510 | |
| 1911 Census | Joan19510 | |
| Birth record of Dolina Mackay 1883 | Joan19510 | |
| William and Johan's Marriage record 1955 | Joan19510 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| William Mackay | Joan19510 | |
| Death Certificate of William Mackay | Joan19510 | |
| William Mackay's Meritorious Service medal | Joan19510 | |
| Addresses of William in 1916 | Joan19510 | |
| Another address for Angus in 1916 | Joan19510 | |
| William's medals | Joan19510 | |
| William and Johan - Wedding photo 1955 | Joan19510 |
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