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We remember Murdo Mackinnon
We remember Murdo Mackinnon
Timeline
Timeline
1900
1919
service
Royal Navy
Deck Hand
21209.D.A. (Ch)
Royal Naval Reserve: HM Drifter Eddy
Source:9376243
1919
service
Royal Navy
Deck Hand
DA 21209
Royal Naval Reserve
Source:8783937
service
Royal Navy
Deck Hand
21209/DA
Royal Naval Reserve - HM Drifter Eddy
Source:8783940
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:8783940
1st January 1919
burial
Ross and Cromarty
United Kingdom
XIV. 9.
Source:8783940
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Murdo |
| Initials | M |
| Last Name | Mackinnon |
| Source | 8783936 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | DA 21209 | Royal Naval Reserve | Deck Hand | ||
| Royal Navy | 21209/DA | Royal Naval Reserve - HM Drifter Eddy | Deck Hand | ||
| Royal Navy | 21209.D.A. (Ch) | Royal Naval Reserve: HM Drifter Eddy | Deck Hand |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christina Buchanan | mother | ||
| Cain Mackinnon | 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 Ardroil and Dail Mor Cemeteries, Isle of LewisMore about Iolaire Casualties buried in Ardroil and Dail Mor Cemeteries, Isle of Lewis
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Anne23518 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Naval Reserve Ratings' Records of Service | Fife3190 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Representative image | DR117137 |
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