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DORNOCH ROLL OF HONOUR

MACKAY Alexander Distinguished Conduct Medal (Gazetted 24.6.16)

Citation: For conspicuous gallantry. He went out in broad daylight, after the enemy had exploded a mine, and, when unable to drag in a wounded man, stood boldly up regardless of heavy fire and carried him into safety

Rank: Private


Number: S/8001


Unit: 2nd Battalion, Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders


Born: Embo 1879


Parents: Donald Mackay of 11 Back Street, Embo


Died: 17.6.16 aged 37


Buried: Cambrin Churchyard Extension, France O. 2.

Memorials:
Dornoch War Memorial
Memorial Plaque in Dornoch Free Church
Memorial Plaque in Embo Village Hall
Clan Mackay Society War Memorial Roll of Honour
Seaforth Highlanders Roll of Honour, Scottish National War Memorial, Edinburgh Castle

Last updated: 10 March, 2011

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