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Pte. Donald Macpherson
British Army 1st Btn. Dorsetshire Regiment
from:Carisbrooke, Isle of Wight
(d.19th April 1942)
My mum, Donald's sister, told me this story. Donald Macpherson was heading home after 5 years posting when his troopship was diverted.
My nan, Donald's mother and mum were sitting at home when they heard a voice shout "Mum". My Nan ran upstairs crying saying "It's Don something has happened". It was the evening of 19th April 1942.
A week later they were informed that Don was killed with his best mate during an air raid on Malta. He was 27 Years old.