Malcolm Murray, 18 Keith Street, Stornoway

Sergeant MALCOLM MURRAY
Last address in Lewis: 18 Keith Street
Next of kin: Mrs Nicholson, of 6 Crawford St, Partick, Glasgow
Military unit: 8th Canadian Infantry (Manitoba Regiment)
Service number: 1505
Date of death: 24 June 1916 at the age of 40
Cause of death: Died in hospital at Shorncliffe
Interred: Shorncliffe Military Cemetery, grave T. 416
Local memorial: Lewis War Memorial; Nicolson Institute WW1, right panel

Date of birth: 22 June 1876
Height: 5 ft 7 in Complexion: Dark
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Black / grey
Religion: Presbyterian
Trade / occupation: Cook

Not marriedVolunteered at Valcartier on 30 September 1914

Had been in the Navy for 14 years before going to Canada, where he joined up on the outbreak of war. Went into firing line in January 1915.