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We remember John Mclean
We remember John Mclean
Duplicate of Malcolm Mclean
Also remembered by 2 people
Timeline
Timeline
1882
1891
location
17 South Bragar, Barvas, Stornoway
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9374552
1891
1918
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9362022
26th April 1918
awards
Medal for Military Valour Italy
Other War Service Award
Source:9361988
marriage
Murdina
Source:9361988
service
Royal Navy
B 4280
Royal Naval Reserve
Source:9361983
service
Royal Navy
Seaman
4280.B. (CH)
Royal Naval Reserve: HMS Victory
Source:9361991
location
17, South Bragar, Stornoway.
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9361991
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:9361988
Source:9361997
1st January 1919
burial
Ross and Cromarty
United Kingdom
Source:9361991
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Mclean |
| Source | 9374552 |
| First Names | Malcolm |
| Initials | M |
| Source | 9361983 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 South Bragar, Barvas, Stornoway | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| 17, South Bragar, Stornoway. | United Kingdom | their own address |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | B 4280 | Royal Naval Reserve | |||
| Royal Navy | 4280.B. (CH) | Royal Naval Reserve: HMS Victory | Seaman |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Medal for Military Valour Italy | Other War Service Award | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann | mother | ||
| Angus McLean | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murdina | 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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Iolaire Casualties buried in Bragar old churchyard and Bostadh CemMore about Iolaire Casualties buried in Bragar old churchyard and Bostadh Cem
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British armed forces and overseas deaths and burials Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| British armed forces and overseas deaths and burials Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Anne23518 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Naval Reserve Records of Service | Anne23518 | |
| Mentioned in Despatches London Gazette 26.4.1918 | Anne23518 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commemorative placeholder image | DR117137 |
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