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We remember John Macdonald
We remember John Macdonald
Timeline
Timeline
1873
1919
service
Royal Navy
Leading Seaman
2554.C. (CH)
Royal Naval Reserve: HMS Arrogant
Source:9374731
1919
marriage
Rachel Nicolson
Source:9357424
service
Royal Navy
Leading Seaman
2554C
Royal Naval Reserve. H.M.S. "Arrogant."
Source:9357424
service
Royal Navy
C 2554
Royal Naval Reserve
Source:9374729
location
16, Crowlista, Miavaig, Stornoway, Ross-shire.
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9357424
location
16, Crowlista, Miavaig, Stornoway
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9357424
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:9357424
1st January 1919
burial
Kent
United Kingdom
Panel 32
Source:9357424
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Macdonald |
| Source | 9357424 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16, Crowlista, Miavaig, Stornoway, Ross-shire. | United Kingdom | their own address | ||
| 16, Crowlista, Miavaig, Stornoway | United Kingdom | parents address |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 2554C | Royal Naval Reserve. H.M.S. "Arrogant." | Leading Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | C 2554 | Royal Naval Reserve | |||
| Royal Navy | 2554.C. (CH) | Royal Naval Reserve: HMS Arrogant | Leading Seaman |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angus MacDonald | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rachel Nicolson | wife |
Media
Media
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Chatham Naval MemorialLeading Seaman John MacDonald is commemorated on the Chatham Naval Memorial in Kent. (Image courtesy of Geoffrey Allan 2018)
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InscriptionLeading Seaman John MacDonald is commemorated on panel 32 of the Chatham Naval Memorial in Kent. (Image courtesy of Geoffrey Allan 2018)Contributed by:
DR117137
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 on Chatham, Portsmouth and Plymouth Naval MemorialsMore about HMY Iolaire Casualties on Chatham, Portsmouth and Plymouth Naval Memorials
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Gordon760 | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chatham Naval Memorial | DR117137 | |
| Inscription | DR117137 |
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