Son of James and Mary Elizabeth MacDonald, of 24, Bowen Street, Bolton, Lancashire. Joined the Border Regiment in October 1913, prior to which he had served two years in the 5th Bn., Loyal North Lancashire Regiment. Previously wounded in the arm. Recorded as Lance Corporal in BJ&G.
MacDonald, William (Willie) –
Personal details
- Surname: MacDonald
- Forename: William (Willie)
- Date of birth: Not known
- Birth place: Bolton, Lancashire
- Place of residence: Bolton, Lancashire
- Gender: Male
- Age of death: 20
- Place of death: Not known
- Date of death: September 25th, 1915
- Casualty type: Not known
Service details
- Rank: Private
- Unit: 2nd (Regular) Battalion.
- Service number: 10649
- Regiment: Border Regiment
- Enlistment date: Not known
- Enlistment location: Lancaster, Lancashire
- Conflict: WW1
Decorations
- Service medals: Not known
- Silver War badge: Not known
- Awards: Not known
Memorials
- Bolton (Victoria Square) War Memorial and Bolton County Borough Roll of Honour 1914-1918 Book (Hall of Remembrance)
- Bolton Roll of Honour 1914-1918 Printed Book (Library / History Centre)
- CWGC Memorial: Loos Memorial, Pas de Calais, France
- CWGC reference: Panel 68 and 69.
Local newspaper entries
- Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 01/04/1915 22/10/1915 19/11/1915 29/09/1916 06/10/1916 28/09/1917
- Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 6c* 6h* 10l* 5g/h 5h* 4h
- Farnworth and Worsley Journal entries: 01/04/1915