Tuesday 17 November 2009

Pte. J. Macdonald, Seaforth Highlanders


Private John Macdonald (Johnie), 1/5th Battalion Seaforth Highlanders, died 1st June 1920 at Gower Street, Brora, Clyne, aged 31 years.  He is buried in Brora, Clyne, Cemetery in a War Grave and commemorated on Clyne War Memorial.

Johnie was born in Clyne, son of John Macdonald, an engine driver (born Golspie) and his wife Celia (born Clyne). Johnie was a carpenter to trade in Durham, England.  He was very ill and returned home from Durham shortly before his death.

1 comment:

  1. Edward Sutherland13 April 2011 at 22:59

    Johnie was my second cousin, three times removed.

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