"Death of a Distinguished Skyeman," Inverness Courier, Nov. 2, 1897, p. 6b,   and correction to Times by Arthur Halkett, late Captain, 42nd Royal Highlanders, Pitfirrane, Dunfermline, "'Jock' Mackinnon and the Black Watch," IC, Nov. 9, 1897, p. 5a.   Surgeon-Major Gen. Sir William Alexander Mackinnon, K.C.B., LL.D., a Crimea vet with 42nd Highland Regiment, and late Director-General, Army Medical Dept., died of heart disease Oct. 28, at residence in Evelyn Gardens, London, S.W. Son of Rev. J. Mackinnon, Strath, Skye. Earned L.R.C.S. at Edinburgh, 1851 and entered army medical department in 1853. Joined 42nd when it arrived at Scutari, June 9, 1854, and served throughout campaign including battles of Alma and Balaclava, expedition to Kertch and Yenikale, seige of Sevastopol, and assault on outerworks on June 18th and Sept. 8. Won medical medical with three clasps, Knight of Legion of Honour and Turkish medal. Surgeon on personal staff of Lord Clyde during Indian Mutiny, from 1858 until end, participating in many campaigns. Also served in New Zealand War, 1863-66, and several African campaigns, winning more medals. Served as Surgeon-General at War Office, 1882-1887, and Director-General of Army Medical Department, 1889-1996, retiring in 1896. Appointed K.C.B. in 1891, and honorary surgeon to queen in 1893. Obit includes lengthy lauditory from personal friend, published in Scotsman.