Archibald McDonald
Died
:
2 January 1850
Rank
:
Police Constable
Force
:
Edinburgh City Police
Cause
:
Drowned
Duty Status
:
On Duty
Roll of Honour Citation
Drowned when he slipped and fell into the Water of Leith as he crossed a dam dyke while chasing a suspect wanted for assault.
PC McDonald and another officer were chasing the suspect at the time of the incident.
He had served with the police for about eighteen years.