Background
MACDONALD, Donald Alexander was born in 1845. Son of late Alexander Eugene Macdonald, DeputyClerk of the Crown and Registrar of the Surrogate Court of Cornwall, Canada.
MACDONALD, Donald Alexander was born in 1845. Son of late Alexander Eugene Macdonald, DeputyClerk of the Crown and Registrar of the Surrogate Court of Cornwall, Canada.
Studied at County High School.
Served during Fenian Raids, 1866. Red River Expedition, 1870 (medal, two clasps). North-West Rebellion, 1885 (medal).
Holds Long Service Decoration. Sometime Chief Superintendent Military Stores. Director-General of Ordnance, Canada, 1903-1904.
Member Militia Council. Imperial Service Order; Quartermaster-General of Canada since 1904.
Clubs: Rideau, Golf, Ottawa.
Spouse 1876, Mary, 2nddaughter of Hon. Mr. Justice Hugh Richardson, of the Superior and Supreme Court of the North-West Territories of Canada.