The son of Neil Mackay and his wife, Mary Ann Will, his middle name was taken from his mother's maiden name. He worked at Brora Colliery along with most of the Patrol. On 20 Apr 1934 he married Catherine Ann Mackenzie of Badnellan. After the Colliery was closed then reopened, he became on of the working directors of the mine. He was active in the British Legion, serving on the committee, suggesting a period of military service. He was also a noted bird fancier after the war, winning numerous prizes with his cage birds.
Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
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Brora Patrol | Patrol Leader | Unknown | 03 Dec 1944 |
Colliery Worker
Originally the Patrol Corporal, he replaced Alexander Angus as Patrol Leader when he stepped down.
TNA ref WO199/3388,
Hancock data held at B.R.A
John O' Groat Journal 27 Apr 19342 Mar 1956
https://www.scottishbrickhistory.co.uk/brora-brick-and-tile-works-brora-sutherland/
Ancestry UK