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We remember Donald William Gillies
We remember Donald William Gillies
Timeline
Timeline
1888
1914
service
Royal Navy
Seaman
3309 A
Royal Naval Division
Hawke Battalion
Source:6216740
16th September 1914
1918
service
Royal Navy
Seaman
3309/A
Royal Naval Reserve - H.M. Yacht "Iolaire."
Source:9208212
31st December 1918
1919
service
Royal Navy
Seaman
3309.A. (Ch.)
Royal Naval Reserve: HM Yacht Iolaire
Source:9376269
1919
service
Royal Navy
Seaman
A 3309
Royal Naval Reserve
Source:9208205
location
30, South Shawboat, Stornoway
United Kingdom
Source:6216740
1919
death
Died as a result of the sinking of HMY Iolaire off Stornoway harbour, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides
the Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides
United Kingdom
Source:9208212
1st January 1919
burial
Ross and Cromarty
United Kingdom
Source:9208212
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Donald William |
| Initials | DW |
| Last Name | Gillies |
| Source | 9208205 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30, South Shawboat, Stornoway | United Kingdom |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | A 3309 | Royal Naval Reserve | Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | 3309 A | Royal Naval Division | Hawke Battalion | Seaman | |
| Royal Navy | 3309/A | Royal Naval Reserve - H.M. Yacht "Iolaire." | Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | 3309.A. (Ch.) | Royal Naval Reserve: HM Yacht Iolaire | Seaman |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Morrison | mother | ||
| Angus Gillies | father |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Merchant Navy (MN), Royal Navy Reserve (RNR) and Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve (RNVR)More about Merchant Navy (MN), Royal Navy Reserve (RNR) and Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve (RNVR)
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Iolaire Casualties buried in Bragar old churchyard and Bostadh CemMore about Iolaire Casualties buried in Bragar old churchyard and Bostadh Cem
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Naval Division Service Records 1914-1920 | ||
| British armed forces and overseas deaths and burials Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| British armed forces and overseas deaths and burials Transcription | Anne23518 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Naval Reserve Ratings' Records of Service | Fife3190 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commemorative placeholder image | DR117137 |
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