Difference between revisions of "Donald MacDonald (b)"
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| − | {{LieutRNR}} (temporary) '''Donald MacDonald''', ( – ) served in the [[Royal Naval Reserve]]. There was also a Gunner named [[Donald MacDonald]] in the [[Royal Navy]]. | + | {{LieutRNR}} (temporary) '''Donald MacDonald''', ( – 10 November, 1918) served in the [[Royal Naval Reserve]]. There was also a Gunner named [[Donald MacDonald]] in the [[Royal Navy]]. |
Without his Service Record, I can find no clue as to his date of birth. | Without his Service Record, I can find no clue as to his date of birth. | ||
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| + | MacDonald died when his command, the {{UK-Ascot|f=t}} was lost to a mine on 10 November, 1918 – the last Royal Navy ship to be lost to direct enemy action in the war. | ||
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Revision as of 21:01, 22 February 2021
Lieutenant R.N.R. (temporary) Donald MacDonald, ( – 10 November, 1918) served in the Royal Naval Reserve. There was also a Gunner named Donald MacDonald in the Royal Navy.
Without his Service Record, I can find no clue as to his date of birth.
Life & Career
MacDonald died when his command, the paddle minesweeper Ascot was lost to a mine on 10 November, 1918 – the last Royal Navy ship to be lost to direct enemy action in the war.
See Also
Bibliography
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| Preceded by Edward J. Courthope |
Captain of H.M.S. Ascot ? – 10 Nov, 1918[1] |
Succeeded by Vessel Lost |
Footnotes
- ↑ Hepper. British Warship Losses in the Ironclad Era: 1860-1919. p. 145.
