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Hugh David MacKay B1896 sorted THANKS TO ALL

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Ian

Ian Report 6 Nov 2007 22:20

Hello, I'm looking for any records of Hugh David MacKay born Edinburgh 1896 relating to his death in the Battle of Gallipoli. I have tried various records including Ancestry and some military records, the unfortunate thing is that I do not know any details of his service career ie. what regiment he joined or his army (?) number.
Can anyone please help????

GlitterBaby

GlitterBaby Report 6 Nov 2007 22:44

Just looked at cwgc

Several with the name of Hugh but have no idea which is the right one.


Are his parents Hugh and Margaret?

Researching:
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Ian

Ian Report 6 Nov 2007 22:46

Hi Lfw, I've got parents and his ancestry but its really his death that I am trying to find, and yes I've checked the graves commission but a brick wall.

Regards
Ian

Ian

Ian Report 6 Nov 2007 22:47

Hi Glitter,
Yes those are his parents, but as you read my reply to Lwf its really his death.

GlitterBaby

GlitterBaby Report 6 Nov 2007 22:50

Stupid question really but have you tried ScotlandsPeople for a death cert.

I got one from 1917 which only recorded his death as in France but it did give me his regiment and service number

Researching:
PLEASE DO NOT: send me information concerning your thread on the board as it should be posted on your request where all members can see it. PLEASE DO NOT: ask me for help with lookups as they should be placed on the boards to get the best possible result. PLEASE DO NOT: open your tree just because I have posted information on your thread as I will not be related. THANK YOU. Researching Carter, Cass and Walker in England. Researching Caven, McKill, Sutherland and Will in Scotland.

ErikaH

ErikaH Report 6 Nov 2007 22:54

Have you discounted this one?

McKAY, HUGH
Initials: H
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Private
Regiment/Service: Royal Scots
Unit Text: "Y" Coy. 5th Bn.
Age: 19
Date of Death: 28/06/1915
Service No: 3211
Additional information: Son of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh MacKay, of 2, South Oxford St., Edinburgh.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 26 to 30.
Memorial: HELLES MEMORIAL


Reg

Ian

Ian Report 6 Nov 2007 23:07

Hi reggie, thanks, I've never seen that one!! I'll need to check the address with my M-in-Law its her tree that I'm doing, but it does look very interesting.
Thanks once again, I'll let you know what I find out.

Regards
Ian

Ian

Ian Report 6 Nov 2007 23:15

Reg, I'm in cwgc but cant find it, I,ve got 11 records.

Ian

GlitterBaby

GlitterBaby Report 6 Nov 2007 23:20

Spelt as McKay and narrow search to 1915

Researching:
PLEASE DO NOT: send me information concerning your thread on the board as it should be posted on your request where all members can see it. PLEASE DO NOT: ask me for help with lookups as they should be placed on the boards to get the best possible result. PLEASE DO NOT: open your tree just because I have posted information on your thread as I will not be related. THANK YOU. Researching Carter, Cass and Walker in England. Researching Caven, McKill, Sutherland and Will in Scotland.

Ian

Ian Report 6 Nov 2007 23:26

THANKYOU ALL VERY MUCH you're stars, keep watching this page I'll check with the wee wife and M-in-law

Ian (a happy jock)

Ian

Ian Report 7 Nov 2007 22:44

Well people I and my wife and M-in-Law would like to thank you all for getting us onto Hugh and we have confirmed that it is him at Helles Memorial.
I'll be forever in your debt, once again A BIG THANKS to you all.

Regards Ian (a happy jock)

ErikaH

ErikaH Report 7 Nov 2007 22:47

Ian

Thanks for letting us know.............it's good to know the outcome.

Reg

GlitterBaby

GlitterBaby Report 7 Nov 2007 22:48

Ian,

Brillant. So pleased you got a result.

Maureen

Researching:
PLEASE DO NOT: send me information concerning your thread on the board as it should be posted on your request where all members can see it. PLEASE DO NOT: ask me for help with lookups as they should be placed on the boards to get the best possible result. PLEASE DO NOT: open your tree just because I have posted information on your thread as I will not be related. THANK YOU. Researching Carter, Cass and Walker in England. Researching Caven, McKill, Sutherland and Will in Scotland.

Pete

Pete Report 8 Nov 2007 08:41

Further to the details posted last night, you may be unaware that there are GRO indexes of those who died in WW1.

It can be searched online on the pay to view website Familyrelatives.com

The relevant index is GRO Index to War Deaths 1914-1921 Army (Other ranks)

The entry for Hugh Mackay (service number 3211) reads:

Name. MACKAY Hugh
Rank. Pte
Number 3211
Unit. R. Scots
Year 1915
Volume. I. 6 (Letter I not No 1)
Page 65

With that information you should be able to order a copy of his death certificate from the GRO

Pete

Ian

Ian Report 8 Nov 2007 19:35

Again I wish to convey my heart felt thanks to you all for looking up Hugh, it is most gratifying to know that there are people like you that help and can see other ways to check.
We have even been able to "place" a flower on his name and a message to him this can be done on "findagrave" which is a very good website.

Once again thanks

Ian (A VERY HAPPY JOCK)