The Scottish Military Research Group - Commemorations Project

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UKNIWM Ref: 44230

OS Map Ref: NX 965 765

no so often seen, an individual memorial with 2 names on

dhubthaigh · Posted: Sun Jun 29, 2008 9:32 am Post subject:

Name: MacDONALD, COLIN
Initials: C
Nationality: Indian
Rank: Captain
Regiment/Service: 7th Gurkha Rifles
Unit Text: 1st Bn. attd. 2nd Bn.
Age: 32
Date of Death: 22/11/1915
Additional information: Son of the late Dr. A. D. MacDonald and Mrs. MacDonald, of Castle St., Dumfries.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 55 and 67.
Memorial: BASRA MEMORIAL

Name: MacDONALD, ANGUS
Initials: A
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Corporal
Regiment/Service: Royal Scots
Unit Text: 15th Bn.
Age: 36
Date of Death: 01/07/1916
Service No: 18209
Additional information: Son of Janet MacDonald, of Castle St., Dumfries, and the late Dr. MacDonald.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: Pier and Face 6 D and 7 D.
Memorial: THIEPVAL MEMORIAL