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We remember William Macdonald
We remember William Macdonald
Timeline
Timeline
1896
1919
service
Royal Navy
Deck Hand
14360.D.A. (CH)
Royal Naval Reserve: HMS Surf
Source:9340253
1919
service
Royal Navy
DA 14360
Royal Naval Reserve
Source:9340252
service
Royal Navy
Deck Hand
14360/DA
Royal Naval Reserve: HM Yacht Iolaire
Source:9340255
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:9340255
1st January 1919
burial
Ross and Cromarty
United Kingdom
C.2.76
Source:9340255
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Macdonald |
| Source | 9340251 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | DA 14360 | Royal Naval Reserve | |||
| Royal Navy | 14360/DA | Royal Naval Reserve: HM Yacht Iolaire | Deck Hand | ||
| Royal Navy | 14360.D.A. (CH) | Royal Naval Reserve: HMS Surf | Deck Hand |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donald McDonald | 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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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 |
|---|---|---|
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records 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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