Background
MOODY, John Macdonald. Knight was born in 1839. Son of late John Moody, Royal Navy.
MOODY, John Macdonald. Knight was born in 1839. Son of late John Moody, Royal Navy.
Entered Royal Marines, 1855. Colonel-Commandant Royal Marine Light Infantry, 1899-1902. Has taken much interest in recruiting for both the sea and land forces, and in the employment of ex-sailors and soldiers.
Vice-Chairman of the National Employment Society for Reserve and Discharged Soldiers, et cetera
Member of Defence Committee of the London Chamber of Commerce and of Council of Marine Society (TrainingShip “ Warspite ”). Takes much interest in the Boys’ Brigade, of which he is a Vice-President.
Also member of London Council, and Honourable President City and East London Battalion. A Director of the Sailors’ Home, Well Street.
Cartulary-register 1906.
Club: Junior United Service.
Spouse 1873, Isabella, 3rddaughter of Reverend J. Mainwaring of Boden Hall, Cheshire.