Malcolm Smith, 7 Aird, Point

Private MALCOLM SMITH
Last address in Lewis: 7 Aird
Next of kin: Angus / Mary Smith, Parents, of 7 Aird, Point
Military unit: 72nd Canadian Infantry (British Columbia Regiment)
Service number: 129893
Date of death: 21 November 1916 at the age of 32
Cause of death: Died in France
Interred: Adanac Military Cemetery, Milaumont, grave II. F. II
Local memorial: Point (Garrabost)

Date of birth: 4 September 1884
Height: 5 ft 6 in
Complexion: Dark
Eyes: Brown
Hair: Black
Religion: Presbyterian
Trade / occupation: Fisherman
Volunteered at Prince Rupert on 30 September 1915
The 1891 census shows Malcolm as a 6-year old at 18 Aird (in 1901 he resides at 7 Aird) with his mother Mary and siblings Jessie (24), Norman (22), Alexander (17), Alexander (14), Murdo (9), Malcolm (6) and Mary J (4).