36944: Duncan Macdonald
Duncan Macdonald (1913-1994) was a son of Roderick Macdonald and Rebecca Morrison, 8 Balallan.
Duncan moved to Peru in 1937 where he worked for the Cerro de Pasco Copper Corporation. He returned home to join the Navy during the Second World War, serving as a seaman in British, North Atlantic and Mediterranean waters. He was mentioned in despatches.
Duncan married Catherine Ann Macdonald of 14 Ballalan at Kinloch Free Church in 1950. They settled at 8 Balallan and had no children. Duncan worked with the Council roads department, the Soval Estate, and Alginate Industries, Keose and was also a crofter and weaver.
Details
- Record Type:
- Person
- Also Known As:
- Duncan Ruaraidh Donnachaidh
- Date Of Birth:
- 27 Apr 1913
- Date of Death:
- 18 Jan 1994
- Gender:
- Male
- Brothers Keeper Reference:
- CECL 1662
- Occupation:
- Weaver; Crofter; Sailor
- Record Maintained by:
- CECL
Related Media
Duncan Macdonald, 8 Balallan in Naval uniform
Katie Ann Macdonald and her brother Duncan Macdonald outside 8 Balallan
Kinloch men in Peru