Hambo Posted 8 January , 2006 Share Posted 8 January , 2006 I am researching this man as part of a memorial project and have the 1901 census info OGDGW etc but I can't find his citation for his MC in the gazette despite the unusual name and frankly have very little else other that he was a solicitor. Also does anyone have any details regarding the 8th KOYLI in January 1917, he died of wounds on the 31st. All donations of help gratefully received Hambo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stebie9173 Posted 8 January , 2006 Share Posted 8 January , 2006 The Times. 6th February 1917. Died of Wounds. DONAHOO. On the 31st Jan. 1917, after being severely wounded in action. Malcolmson Gardiner Donahoo, Captain M.C. King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, of Hobbs, Tandridge, Surrey, only son of the late Thomas Malcolmson Donahoo MRCS Eng., LRCP, &c. and dearly-loved husband of Nancy Donahoo. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stebie9173 Posted 8 January , 2006 Share Posted 8 January , 2006 MC: London Gazette 11-12-1916 Temp. Lt. Malcolmson Gardiner Donahoo, Yorks. L.I. For conspicuous gallantry in action. He led his company with great courage and determination, capturing and holding the position for thirty hours. He set a splendid example to his men. http://www.gazettes-online.co.uk/archiveVi...&selHonourType= Also: LG 2-3-1915 INFANTRY. The undermentioned to be temporary Second Lieutenants. Dated 1st March, 1915. Dated 27th February, 1915. Malcolmson Gardiner Donahoo. http://www.gazettes-online.co.uk/archiveVi...&selHonourType= Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linge Posted 8 January , 2006 Share Posted 8 January , 2006 Hambo From the Cambridge University Alumni Malcolmson Gardiner Donahoo College: Clare Entered: Michs 1892 Died: Jan 31, 1917 Adm at Clare June 18th 1892 Son of Thomas Malcolmson MD Born December 7th 1873 School Charterhouse Marric Michs 1892 BA 1895 Admitted Solicitor Feb 1901. Of 28 and 29 St Swithin's Lane London EC From the Record of Service of Solicitors and Articled Clerks Admitted Feb 1901, practised at 28, Sr Swithin's Lane EC. Joined October 8th 1914, as Private, Sportsman's Battalion, Royal Fusiliers. Obtained a commission as 2nd Lieutenant 8th Bn KOYLI Feb 21st 1915, promoted Lieut July 1916, Acting Captain August 1916. Awarded the MC. Served in France Aug 1915 to Jan 1917. Died of Wounds Jan 31st, 1917. Regards Pam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hambo Posted 8 January , 2006 Author Share Posted 8 January , 2006 Thanks for the amazingly fast and detailed replies, I guess thats what a rainy day in January will do. Does anyone know where his battalion was at the time? Thanks Hambo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stebie9173 Posted 8 January , 2006 Share Posted 8 January , 2006 Can't find a battalion but other dates: LG 26-9-1916 York. L.I. Temp. 2nd Lt. M. G. Donahoo to be temp. Lt. 2 July 1916. LG 10-11-1916 Temp. Lt. M. G. Donahoo to be actg. Capt. whilst comdg. a Co. 1 Aug. 1916. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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