George Macdonald, 7 Guershader

Sergeant GEORGE MACDONALD
Last address in Lewis: 7 Guershader,
Son of Alexander MacDonald.
Service unit: 21st Canadian Infantry (Eastern Ontario Regiment)
Service number: 59616
Date of death: 9 May 1917 at the age of 26
Killed in action in France
Memorial: Vimy Memorial,
Local memorial: Lewis War Memorial

Date of birth: 23 May 1890
Place of birth: Isle of Lewis
Height: 5 ft 11 in
Complexion: Dark
Eyes: Brown
Hair: Black
Religion: Presbyterian
Trade / occupation: Shipfitter

Volunteered at Lindsay, ON on 15 March 1915 

Stornoway Gazette
Mr and Mrs Alexander Macdonald, 7 Guershader, have received official confirmation that their son, Lance-Corporal George Macdonald, Canadian contingent, was killed in action in France on 9th May. This gallant soldier was in Canada for about a year before war broke out, and immediately enlisted in the Dominion's Overseas Forces. He had been two years in France in the thick of othe fighting, but came through without a scratch till the day on which he was killed. He was 26 years of age and had been serving his apprenticeship as a fitter in Greenock before emigrating to Canada. The sorrowing parents and family have the sincere sympathy of the entire community in their sore bereavement. Mr and Mrs Macdonald have another son serving, namely Pte John Angus Macdonald, Seaforth Highlanders.