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Michael Macdonald, Bogach, Barra

Deckhand MICHAEL MACDONALD
Mìchael A'Ruaidh An Tàilleir
Son of John and Marion Macdonald
Last known address in Barra: Bogach
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve
Date of death: not known
Local memorial: Barra & Vatersay

His brothers John and Archibald also lost their lives, serving in the RNR during the war. 

Joseph Macdonald, Brevig, Barra

Able Seaman JOSEPH MACDONALD
Eosaph Néill Raghnaill
Son of Neil and Marion Macdonald
Last known address in Barra: Brevig
Service unit: Merchant Navy, SS Northumbria
Date of death: 9 January 1919 at the age of 30
Interred: Embleton (Spitalford) Cemetery, A. C. 555
Local memorial: Barra & Vatersay

Joseph is shown in the 1901 census, aged 13, one of the ten children of Neil (53) and Marion (46). 

John Macdonald, Cleat, Barra

Sailor JOHN MACDONALD
Iain Néill Ghréitheir
Son of Neil MacDonald, of No. 14, Cleat
Last known address in Barra: Cleat
Service unit: Merchant Navy, SS Bagdale
Date of death: 1 May 1917 at the age of 17
Ship sunk 13 miles off Creach Point, Ushant by UC-66
Memorial: Tower Hill Memorial
Local memorial: Barra & Vatersay

John is shown in the 1901 census, aged 1, at Cuier, Barra, the son of Neil (38) and Marion (36) and brother of Jessie (13), Malcolm (11), Rory Archy (8) and Christy Ann (8) 

John Macdonald, Bruernish, Barra

JOHN MACDONALD
Chòn Eachainn Ruairidh
Last known address in Barra: Bruernish
Date of death: not known
Local memorial: Barra & Vatersay

John Macdonald, Bogach, Barra

Deckhand JOHN MACDONALD
Iagan A'Ruaidh An Tàilleir
Son of John and Marion Macdonald, of 7, Bogach.
Last known address in Barra: Bogach
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMS Vivid
Service number: 1588/SD
Date of death: 19 January 1920 at the age of 28
Interred: Eoligarry (St Barr) Old Churchyard
Local memorial: Barra & Vatersay

His brothers Michael and Archibald also died, having served in the RNR during the war. 

Donald Macdonald, Northbay, Barra

DONALD MACDONALD
Dòmhnull Ruairidh Ghréitheir
Last known address in Barra: Northbay
Date of death: not known
Local memorial: Barra & Vatersay

Archibald Macdonald, Bogach, Barra

Deckhand ARCHIBALD MACDONALD
Eairdsidh A'Ruaidh An Tàilleir
Last known address in Barra: Bogach
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve
Date of death: not known
Local memorial: Barra & Vatersay

His brothers Michael and John also died, having served in the RNR.

Angus Macdonald, Borve, Barra

Donkeyman ANGUS MACDONALD
Aonghas Mhurchaidh Raghnaill
Son of Murdoch and Marion McDonald;
Husband of Mary McDonald (nee McNeil), of 65, Watt St., Glasgow.
Last known address in Barra: Borve
Service unit: Merchant Navy, SS Garmoyle
Date of death: 10 July 1917 at the age of 52
Ship sunk by U-57 14 miles SE of Mine Head
Memorial: Tower Hill Memorial
Local memorial: Barra & Vatersay

James Macdonald, Eochar, South Uist

Deck Hand JAMES MACDONALD
Last known address in South Uist: Eochar
Grandmother: Ann McDonald, Loch Carnan, Eochar, South Uist,
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMT Lord Lister
Service number: 1050SD
Date of death: 1 March 1918
Memorial: Chatham Naval Memorial, panel 30
Local memorial: South Uist

Roderick Macdonald, Peninerine, South Uist

Private RODERICK MACDONALD
Son of Allan and Kate McDonald of Peninerine, South Uist.
Last known address in South Uist: Peninerine
Service unit: 1st Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders
Service number: 3/5620
Enlisted at Inverness
Date of death: 27 October 1914 at the age of 28
Died of wounds
Interred: Boulogne Eastern Cemetery, III. A. 18
Local memorial: South Uist

Roderick appears in the 1901 census aged 15, the son of Allan (48) and Kate (39) and brother of Jessie (15), Margret (7), Mary (6) and Catherine (4). 

Roderick Macdonald, Bornish, South Uist

Private RODERICK MACDONALD
Last known address in South Uist: Bornish
Son of Angus and Bella MacDonald
Service unit: 9th Seaforth Highlanders
Service number: 240052
Date of death:19 January 1918 at the age of 23
Interred: Tincourt New British Cemetery, grave IV. G. 18
Local memorial: South Uist

Brother of John Macdonald, Bornish

Norman Macdonald, Lochboisdale, South Uist

Deckhand NORMAN MACDONALD
Son of Robert and Mary MacDonald, of Lasker, Lochboisdale, South Uist.
Last known address in South Uist: Lochboisdale
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve HMPMS Duchess of Montrose
Service number: 1031/SD
Date of death: 18 March 1917 at the age of 32
Interred: Dunkirk Town Cemetery, I. I. 7
Local memorial: South Uist

Norman Macdonald, Garryhillie, South Uist

Private NORMAN MACDONALD
Son of Malcolm and Sarah MacDonald, of 10, Askernish, South Uist.
Last known address in South Uist: Garryhillie
Service unit: H Coy 1st Cameron Highlanders
Service number: 315647
Enlisted at Daliburgh
Date of death: 2 June 1916 at the age of 18
Killed in action
Interred: Loos British Cemetery, XVIII. A. 13
Local memorial: South Uist

Murdo Macdonald, North Boisdale, South Uist

Private MURDO MACDONALD
Son of Farquhar and Kirsty Mackay
Last known address in South Uist: 327 North Boisdale
Service unit: Highland Light Infantry
Service number: 13517
Enlisted at Glasgow
Date of death: 20 June 1916
Killed in action
Interred: Authuile Military Cemetery, grave E. 18
Local memorial: South Uist

Murdo appears in the 1901 census aged 16, the son of Farquhar (56) and Christina (47) and brother of James (20), Kate (18), Penelope (13), Angus (12), Ronald (10) and Marian (8). 

Malcolm Macdonald, Garryhillie, South Uist

Private MALCOLM MACDONALD
Last known address in South Uist: Garryhillie
Service unit: 1st Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders
Date of death: not known
Local memorial: South Uist

John Macdonald, Snishvale, South Uist

Private JOHN MACDONALD
Last known address in South Uist: Snishvale
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve
Date of death: not known
Local memorial: South Uist

John Macdonald, Eochar, South Uist

Private JOHN MACDONALD
Son of Hector and Jessie MacDonald, Carman Iochdar, South Uist, Inverness-shire.
Last known address in South Uist: 105 Carnan, Eochar
Service unit: 5th Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders
Service number: 3/5479
Enlisted at Dremisdale
Date of death: 25 September 1915
Killed in action
Interred: Cabaret-Rouge British Cemetery, Souchez, grave XXI. G. 3.
Local memorial: South Uist

John Macdonald, Eochar, South Uist

Private JOHN MACDONALD
Son of Hector and Jessie MacDonald, Carman Iochdar, South Uist, Inverness-shire.
Last known address in South Uist: 72 Aird na Monadh, Eochar
Service unit: 42nd Training Reserve Bn, Gordon Highlanders
Service number: TR/16139
Date of death: 20 November 1916 at the age of 19
Interred: Linique Burial Ground
Local memorial: South Uist

John Macdonald, Bornish, South Uist

Ordinary Seaman JOHN MACDONALD
Son of Angus and Bella Macdonald, of 14, Bornish, moved from 353 South Boisdale
Last known address in South Uist: 14 Bornish
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMS Orion
Service number: J/72487
Date of birth: 10 May 1888
Date of death: 31 July 1918 at the age of 30
Interred: Dalmeny & Queensferry cemetery, grave 469
Local memorial: South Uist, on scroll in St Michael's Church, Eriskay

Brother of Roderick Macdonald, Bornish

James Macdonald, Gerinish, South Uist

Private JAMES MACDONALD
Son of John and Mary MacDonald,
Last known address in South Uist: 18  Gerinish
Service unit: 5th Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders
Service number: 3/3284
Enlisted at Inverness
Date of death: 25 September 1915 at the age of 27
Killed in action
Memorial: Loos Memorial, panel 119 to 124
Local memorial: South Uist

James is shown in the 1901 census aged 13, the son of John (32) and Mary (34) and brother of Mary Ann (12), Angus (10), Alexander (8), Ann (6), Cathrine (5), James (3) and Marrion (10 months).