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View Record Number 500 - Captain Donald Joseph MacKinnon DSM
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| Name: | Captain Donald Joseph MacKinnon DSM |
| Also Known As: | "An Eosag" (The Joseph) |
| DOD: | 26/01/1962 |
| Address: | Lochboisdale South Uist |
| Originally from: | Barra |
| Date of funeral: | 29/01/1962 |
| Funeral Location: | St. Peter's RC Church, Daliburgh |
| Presider: | Mgr. Neil MacKellaig |
| Occupation: | Sea Captain |
| Additional Info: | "Sgiobair na Lochmor" (Skipper of the Lochmor) Mr. MacKinnon was awarded the "Distinguished Service Medal" during his service in the Navy. He was born in 1907 and died in 1962. He was a Gaelic Singer and had 108 songs recorded that he sang. A CD was made to celebrate some of his best songs. |
| Death Register Number: | 62/01 |
| Lair Number: | 471 |
| Section: | 6 |
| Gravestone Inscription: | In Memoriam Donald J. MacKinnon D.S.M. 1907-1962 Captain R.M. S. "Lochmor" Beloved Husband Of Neilina MacPherson 1907-1992 "Seoladar Calma Ainmeil Fois Shiorruidh Dha" "Thog A Chairdeana a'Chlach So." |
| Additional Grave Info: | The inscription when translated from Gaelic means "A Calm And Outstanding Sailor Eternal Rest To Him" and "This Gravestone Was Erected By His Family" |
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Relatives
Mrs. Neilina MacKinnon (Spouse) (deceased) view record.
Miss Donalda MacKinnon (Daughter) (deceased) view record.
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