McLeod, Donald 201979 ( - 1917)
Gunner, 466th Bty. 65th Bde. Royal Field Artillery
Buried at Dozinghem Military Cemetery
Commemorated at City of Glasgow Roll of Honour at Glasgow City Chambers
Donald "Donnie" McLeod was a full back who played 155 times for Celtic between 1902 and 1908.
He subsequently moved to Middlesbrough and was playing for them when he joined the army. He was a gunner in the 466th Battery of the 65th Royal Field Artillery.
It is known that he died of his injuries on 6 October 1917 the cause of them is unknown. However it is most certain that he died in Belgium and was involved (or died) in the Battle of Passchendaele.
Last modified on 15 November 2023