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We remember Alexander Macdonald
We remember Alexander Macdonald
Timeline
Timeline
1882
service
Royal Navy
DA 11708
Royal Naval Reserve
Source:9360356
service
Royal Navy
2nd Hand
11708.D.A. (CH)
Royal Naval Reserve: HMS Pembroke
Source:9360346
location
7, Newballey, Laxdale by Stornoway, Ross-shire.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9360346
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:9360350
Source:9360346
1st January 1919
burial
Kent
United Kingdom
Panel 32
Source:9360346
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alexander |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Macdonald |
| Source | 9360345 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7, Newballey, Laxdale by Stornoway, Ross-shire. | United Kingdom | parents address |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | DA 11708 | Royal Naval Reserve | |||
| Royal Navy | 11708.D.A. (CH) | Royal Naval Reserve: HMS Pembroke | 2nd Hand |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret MacDonald | mother |
Media
Media
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Chatham Naval Memorial2nd Hand Alexander MacDonald is commemorated on the Chatham Naval Memorial in Kent. (image courtesy of Geoffrey Allan 2018)
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Inscription2nd Hand Alexander 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 | Anne23518 | |
| British armed forces and overseas deaths and burials 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chatham Naval Memorial | DR117137 | |
| Inscription | DR117137 |
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