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We will remember them: Scott’s Great Grandfather, John MacKay (text & image)
Scott’s Great, Grandfather John MacKay was in the Navy. He served on a lot of ships some of them minesweepers. His last ship was HMS Colombo. He took part in the Atlantic Convoys that transported food from America to Britain. It was very dangerous as ships were always lost on the convoys. He was given the Atlantic Star for that. He also had a 1939-45 Star, a War Medal and a Defence Medal.
photo of John Mackay in sailors uniform
John Mackay

 

John Mackay's service certificate
John Mackay’s service certificate
Medals won by John Mackay
John Mackay’s medals
certificate of service detailing the ships serverd on by John Mackay

Some of the ships listed that John served on were:
Europa,
Helicorn,
Baldur,
Pynamus,
Iswell,
Cormrant,
Epping,
Colombo.

 
photo of HMS Colombo at sea
HMS Colombo
photo of Scott
Scott
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Last updated:17 Aug 2005
Date created :25 Apr 2005