51444: John Mackay
John, born 1871, was a son of Hugh and Ann nee Macleod, 31 Valtos. He was sailing on Australian coast and received his master’s certificate in 1911.
In WW1 was captain in the Mercantile Marine; invalided home in October 1916 with pulmonary trouble. He died at home on 31 January 1919 aged 47.
See also a letter from his friend R Macdonald in Australia.
Details
- Record Type:
- Person
- Also Known As:
- Iain Uisdean
- Date Of Birth:
- 1871
- Date of Death:
- 31 Jan 1919
- Gender:
- Male
- Brothers Keeper Reference:
- CEU 2343
- Record Maintained by:
- CEU
Related Media
Captain John Mackay
Captain John Mackay
New York 1912