Great War Dundee
This is Dundee's story of those that served in the First World War, and of the people left at home
Donald Mackay
Military Information
- Date of enlistment:
- Place of enlistment:
- Service no:
- Rank: Able Seaman
- Service Occupation:
- Awards:
- Regiment/Service: S.S. Staffa
- Unit/Ship: Royal Naval Reserve
- Place of Death:
- Age at Death: 26
- Date of Death: 01.04.1915
- Burial Country:
- Cemetery:
- Grave/Mem Ref no:
Personal Information
- Date of Birth:
- Place of Birth:
- Address: 10 Court Street, Dundee
- Occupation:
- Mother:
Agnes Mackay, 10 North Court St, Dundee
- Father:
James Mackay, 10 North Court St, Dundee
- Siblings:
James
- Spouse:
- Children:
More about Donald Mackay
According to naval-history.net the S.S. Staffa was attacked 30.03.1915 but provide no further details on this incident. It must be assumed that Donald died as a result of this attack, he is not listed on the C.W.G.C.
Donald is believed to be the brother of Sgt James Mackay, D.C.M. & M.M. 229409, 44th Battalion, Canadian Infantry.
Information supplied by Gary Thomson
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