25989: Donald Mackenzie
Donald Mackenzie (1899-1973) son of Malcolm Mackenzie and Catherine Macmillan, 15 Laxay served with the RNR during the First World War and was an Able Seaman with the Royal Navy during the Second World War. He was wounded when the "Mona’s Isle" was sunk in the operations at Dunkirk in 1940. He was discharged on medical grounds in 1944. He married Kate Ann Macdonald, 8 Doune, Carloway and lived at 15 Laxay.
Details
- Record Type:
- Person
- Also Known As:
- Domhnall Chaluim Ruaidh
- Date Of Birth:
- 1 Jun 1899
- Date of Death:
- 3 Jun 1973
- Gender:
- Male
- Brothers Keeper Reference:
- CECL 4282
- Occupation:
- Weaver
- Record Maintained by:
- CECL
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Barbara Mackenzie with her brother Donald, 15 Laxay
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