Private DONALD MACDONALD
Last address in Lewis: 9 Eorodale,
Brother of Murdo Macdonald; son of Norman and Isabella Morrison
Service unit: Canadians
Date of birth: 1867
Date of death: 1917
Killed in France
Local memorial: North Lewis, Cross
No military references have (so far) been found for this casualty. Investigations are on-going.
A Donald Macdonald is found in the 1871 census, living at Skigersta Road, Cross, aged 4, with his parents Norman (40) and Isabella (32) as well as siblings Catherine (6) and Mary (1). A decade later, in 1881, the family has moved to 62 Lionel, and has younger children Murdo (8), Margaret (5) and Alexander (1). By 1891, the family has moved to Earsdale [Eorodale].
Donald is mentioned in this tribute in the Stornoway Gazette from 1917:
Murdo Macdonald, RNR, who lost his life in the Otway disaster, belonged
to Eorodale, where his sisters reside. He was home on leave a short time
ago, He was a great favourite in the district, being of a very kind and
genial disposition and always ready to do a good turn to a neighbour.
His brother Donald, who was serving with the Canadians, was killed a few
months ago. Much sympathy is expressed for the bereaved sisters and
brother (who is in Canada), having lost their two brothers within such a
short time and such fine specimens of manhood as is seldom seen.
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