Rifleman

Donald Macdonald

Conflict: 
WW1
Additional Information: 

Son of Donald and Hilda Macdonald, of Edendale, Southland, New Zealand.

References:
  • CWGC
  • Archives New Zealand
NZ WAR GRAVES
CONTRIBUTED
Stained glass window placed in the St Hilda's Anglican Church, Edendale, by Donald's parents after his death. The inscription reads "To the glory of God and in memory of Donald Macdonald killed in action Messines France 7 June 1917".
Donald in military uniform prior to leaving for War pictured with his sister, Flora (my mother).
Donald Macdonald, his parents Hilda and Donald and sisters Hilda and Flora before his departure for war.

Public Contributions:

Submitted by: David Crawford
Relationship to casualty: Nephew
This is a copy of an In Memoriam I have of Donald Macdonald, dated 23rd July, 1917........... On June 7th, 1917, mortally wounded and died on the battlefield at Messines, Donald, younger son of Donal... Read More

Submitted by: David Crawford
Relationship to casualty: Nephew
Submitted by: Simon Arcus
Relationship to casualty: Great Great Nephew

Personal Tributes:

Casualty

Service Number: 
29693
Name:
Donald Macdonald
Rank: 
Rifleman
Date of Birth:
22 March 1896
Place of Birth:
Edendale, Southland, New Zealand
Next of Kin: 
Donald Macdonald (father), Edendale, Southland, New Zealand
Religion:
Church of England
Date of Enlistment:
28 June 1916
Locality on Enlistment: 
Edendale
Place of Enlistment: 
Trentham, Wellington, New Zealand
Marital Status:
Single
Occupation on Enlistment:
Farmer
Employer:
Donald Macdonald (father)
Unit:
3 New Zealand (Rifle) Brigade, 1 Battalion

Casualty Details

Cause of Death:
Died of wounds
Date of Death:
07 June 1917
Day of Death:
Thursday
Age at Death: 
21
Conflict: 
WW1

Embarkation Details

Embarkation Body:
New Zealand Expeditionary Force
Embarkation Place:
Wellington, New Zealand
Embarkment Date:
15 November 1916
Transport:

HMNZT 68
HMNZT 69
Vessel:
Maunganui or Tahiti
Destination:
Plymouth or Devonport, England

Text in italics supplied by Cenotaph Online, Auckland War Memorial Museum

Cemetery

Cemetery Reference: 
II. M. 8.
Cemetery Location: 
Belgium
Donald Macdonald
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