Donald Macaulay, 16 Shader, Point

Seaman DONALD MACAULAY
Last address in Lewis: 16 Shader, Point,
Son of John and Annie MacAulay, of Shader Point, Stornoway
Husband of Rachel MacAulay, of 1, Shader Point, Stornoway, Ross-shire.
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMS Emperor of India
Service number: 2065C
Date of birth: 24 December 1880
Date of death: 1 January 1919 at the age of 38
Drowned in sinking of HMY Iolaire, was never found
Memorial: Chatham Naval Memorial, panel 32
Local memorial: Point (Garrabost)

Donald is shown on the census of 1891 with his parents John (45) and Annie (38) as well as his siblings Chirstina (13), Peggie (6), Ann (4) and Murdo (2).

His brother Murdo was killed in action in 1917 whilst serving with the Canadian Army.