William Morrison, 2 Coulregrein


Private WILLIAM MORRISON
Last address in Lewis: 2 Coulregrein, Stornoway
Son of Christina Morrison, of 2, Sand St., Coulregrein, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, Scotland, and the late John Morrison.
Service unit: 28th Bn. Canadian Infantry (Sasketchewan Regiment)
Service number: 700050
Date of death: 3 November 1918 at the age of 33
Died of wounds in hospital
Interred: Sandwick Cemetery South-West, Old Ground, 200
Local memorial: Lewis War Memorial; Nicolson Institute WW1, right panel

Date of birth: 22 July 1885
Place of birth: Isle of Lewis
Height: 5 ft 4 in
Complexion: Dark
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Dark brown
Religion: Presbyterian
Trade / occupation: Labourer
Current address: 554 Longside St, Winnipeg

Volunteered at Winnipeg on 21 December 1915
His brother Frank H. served in the Seaforth Highlanders, but survived the war.

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