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Edward Lawson MCDONALD

Edward Lawson MCDONALD Original Photo
OC Number

143

Born

27/06/1882

Rank at Death

Lieutenant

Date of Death

22/11/1917

Age at Death

35

Unit Serving With

12th Battalion, Royal Irish Rifles

Inscription

E. L. MCDONALD LIEUT. ROYAL IRISH RIFLES BORN 24TH JUNE 1882 - DIED 23RD NOVEMBER 1917.


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Edward was born on the 27th June 1882, not the 24th as his inscription reads. He was the son of James T. McDonald of Cromwell Road Belfast. He was the brother of Charles McDonald (OC142). Both boys entered Campbell College in 1894.

According to the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, Edward was killed on 22nd November 1917 not the 23rd as is listed in the Campbell College Register.

Edward is commemorated at Cambrai Memorial, Louveral Nord, France.

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