The photograph above was taken after July 1913. The medal on the right was given to Massachusetts veterans who attended the 1913 Reunion in Gettysburg. McDonald is wearing his G.A.R. uniform.
Post 52 G.A.R. marker at grave.
John
Whalen McDonald
1844
- November 13, 1928
Priv.; Res. North Easton; shovel maker; 18; enl. July 25, 1862; must. Aug. 10, 1862; must. out June 6, 1865.
Listed on grave stone:
- John W. McDonald, 1844-1928
- Katherine Middleton, His Wife, 1845-1924
- Daniel, 1873-1888
- David, 1872-1952
- Mary F. McGlincy, 1866-1950
Information from Veterans' Graves Registration - Town of Easton
- Name: McDonald, John W.
- Name of Cemetery: Immaculate Concept.
- Place: North Easton
- Location: 504
- Date of Burial in This Cemetery: 1928
- Marker Placed: G A R
- By Whom: Post 52
- Branch of Service: Army
- Organization: 9th Batt L. A.
- Born: No Bridgewater 1844
- Died: Easton November 13, 1928
- Cause of Death: Arterio Sclerosis
- Was Deceased Member of Veteran Organization: Post 52 G A R
- Name and Address of Next of Kin: David McDonald, North Easton, Son
- Type of Stone: Private
Map
of Grave Location
Immaculate Conception
Cemetery, North Easton, Mass.
Location 504
A note of thanks to Marilyn Goetz for providing the photograph of John W. McDonald and George G. Kane of the Civil War Veterans Historical Association for identifying the 1913 Gettysburg Reunion medal.