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223641 Trpr. Donald Mackay New Zealand Expeditionary Force Wellington Mounted Rifles from:Lairg, Sutherland (d.23rd Feb 1917) Donald Mackay was killed in action aged 32 years. He is buried in the Deir el Belah War Cemetery in Palestine. He was the son of Alexander and Isabella Mackay, of Scullomie, Tongue, Lairg, Sutherland. He is referenced in the book "Somewhere in Blood Soaked France” by Alasdair Sutherland: "Six Mackay brothers fought in WW1. The family came from Scullomie, Scotland. My grandfather George Mackay was awarded a DCM for valour. Sadly his brothers Angus (21 years), Donald (32 years) and Magnus Mackay (18 years) all died in WW1. Donald Mackay served at Gallipoli, Egypt and Palestine. Donald Mackay was killed in action on the 23rd of February, 1917 as his unit launched a cavalry attack. He was buried at Khan Yunis, his body was moved after the war to Deir El Belah War Cemetery. Lest We Forget." Please type your message:      We recommend you copy the text about this item and keep a copy on your own computer before pressing submit. Your Name:             Email Address:       @ **Please put the first part of your email, (before the @ sign) in the first box, and the second part in the second box. Do not include @, it is automatic. Do not enter your full email in each box or add an @ sign or random spaces.**