About William MacDonald
Lived 1911 – 1978 (aged 66–67). William MacDonald was an association football player.
Personal life
MacDonald served as a lieutenant in the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve during the Second World War and commanded and . Under his command, German U-boat was sunk by HMS Marigold on 16 November 1941, for which he was mentioned in dispatches. MacDonald was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross in June 1942 and an MBE in March 1943.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William MacDonald?
footballer (1911-1978)
When was William MacDonald born?
William MacDonald was born on 28 August 1911 in Wick.
When did William MacDonald die?
William MacDonald died in 1978 in Caithness.
What was William MacDonald's occupation?
William MacDonald was an association football player.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: William MacDonald
· DBpedia: William MacDonald (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William MacDonald. https://biography.guide/william-macdonald-association-football-player/
MLA: "William MacDonald." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-macdonald-association-football-player/.
Chicago: "William MacDonald." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/william-macdonald-association-football-player/.
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