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We remember John Macdonald
We remember John Macdonald
Timeline
Timeline
1879
marriage
Catherine
Source:9364809
service
Royal Navy
B 3339
Royal Naval Reserve
Source:9364795
service
Royal Navy
Seaman
3339.B. (CH)
Royal Naval Reserve: HMS Emperor of India
Source:9364809
location
1, North Tolsta, Stornoway
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9364809
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:9364807
Source:9364809
1st January 1919
burial
Ross and Cromarty
United Kingdom
Source:9364807
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Macdonald |
| Source | 9364793 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, North Tolsta, Stornoway | United Kingdom | their own address |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | B 3339 | Royal Naval Reserve | |||
| Royal Navy | 3339.B. (CH) | Royal Naval Reserve: HMS Emperor of India | Seaman |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion | mother | ||
| John McDonald | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine | 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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HMY Iolaire casualties buried in North Tolsta Cemetery, StornowayMore about HMY Iolaire casualties buried in North Tolsta Cemetery, Stornoway
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British armed forces and overseas deaths and burials Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| British armed forces and overseas deaths and burials Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| 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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