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We remember Finlay Mclennan
We remember Finlay Mclennan
Timeline
Timeline
1897
1919
service
Royal Navy
Deck Hand
18771.D.A. (PO)
Royal Naval Reserve: HM Yacht Iolaire
Source:9376179
1919
service
Royal Navy
Deck Hand
DA 18771
Royal Naval Reserve
Source:8864482
service
Royal Navy
Deck Hand
18771/DA
Royal Naval Reserve - H.M. Yacht "Iolaire."
Source:8864484
location
Meavag Tarbert, Harris, Invernessshire.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8864484
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:8864484
1st January 1919
burial
Inverness-shire
United Kingdom
In North-West part.
Source:8864484
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Finlay |
| Initials | F |
| Last Name | Mclennan |
| Source | 8864480 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meavag Tarbert, Harris, Invernessshire. | United Kingdom | parents address |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | DA 18771 | Royal Naval Reserve | Deck Hand | ||
| Royal Navy | 18771/DA | Royal Naval Reserve - H.M. Yacht "Iolaire." | Deck Hand | ||
| Royal Navy | 18771.D.A. (PO) | Royal Naval Reserve: HM Yacht Iolaire | Deck Hand |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christina McLennan | mother | ||
| John McLennan | 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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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Naval Reserve Insignia | DR117137 |
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