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We remember John Mcdonald
We remember John Mcdonald
Timeline
Timeline
1892
1919
service
Royal Navy
Seaman
3074.A. (CH)
Royal Naval Reserve: HMS Emperor of India
Source:9342845
1919
service
Royal Navy
A 3074
Royal Naval Reserve
Source:9342848
service
Royal Navy
Seaman
3074/A
Royal Naval Reserve: HMS Emperor of India
Source:9342846
location
20, Sheshader, Stornoway.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9342846
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:9342845
Source:9342846
1st January 1919
burial
ISLE OF LEWIS
United Kingdom
C. 2. 18.
Source:9342846
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Mcdonald |
| Source | 9342843 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20, Sheshader, Stornoway. | United Kingdom | parents address |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | A 3074 | Royal Naval Reserve | |||
| Royal Navy | 3074/A | Royal Naval Reserve: HMS Emperor of India | Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | 3074.A. (CH) | Royal Naval Reserve: HMS Emperor of India | Seaman |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth McDonald | father | ||
| Catherine | mother |
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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