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We remember Alexander Mciver
We remember Alexander Mciver
Timeline
Timeline
1876
1919
service
Royal Navy
Leading Seaman
1691/C
Royal Naval Reserve: HM Yacht Iolaire
Source:9335314
1919
marriage
Mary Macdonald
Source:9335314
service
Royal Navy
C 1691
Royal Naval Reserve
Source:9335312
location
43, Lower Garrabost, Stornoway.
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9335314
1919
death
Drowned when H.M. Yacht "Iolaire" was wrecked on the Beasts of Holm [Biastan Thuilm] rocks just outside Stornoway harbour, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides
the Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides
United Kingdom
Source:9335314
1st January 1919
burial
Ross and Cromarty
United Kingdom
B.3.27
Source:9335314
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alexander |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Mciver |
| Source | 9335307 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43, Lower Garrabost, Stornoway. | United Kingdom | their own address |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | C 1691 | Royal Naval Reserve | |||
| Royal Navy | 1691/C | Royal Naval Reserve: HM Yacht Iolaire | Leading Seaman |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angus McIver | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Macdonald | wife |
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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HMY Iolaire casualties buried in Eye Cemetery, Isle of LewisMore about HMY Iolaire casualties buried in Eye Cemetery, Isle of Lewis
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Anne23518 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Naval Reserve Records of Service | Anne23518 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commemorative placeholder image | DR117137 |
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