Bernard (Brine) McDonald

Argylls

2nd Batt. Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
He is remembered with honour on the Helensburgh War Memorial, Column 4 Line 8.

The family home was at The Barracks, James Street, Helensburgh. The son of John and Mary McDonald.
Siblings: Brine had one married sister, Mrs Gibson, living at 38, Maitland Street.

Brine McDonald was born in Helensburgh where his father was a general labourer. His parents had moved to the town from Belfast. He had previously been a professional soldier and although employed as a postman at the outbreak of war was quick to re-enlist. Brine died of influenza in a prisoner of war camp in Germany after being reported missing in action and then confirmed as captured. He died aged 34 years.
Brine left a wife, Sarah, and two small children living in Hutcheson, Glasgow.