Corporal JOHN MACRITCHIE
Last address in Lewis: 28 Lionel,
Son of James and Catherine McRitchie, of 28, Lionel Ness, Stornoway.
Service unit: 2nd Seaforth Highlanders
Service number: 3/8462
Date of death: 2 September 1918 at the age of 24
Killed in action in France
Interred: Dury Crucifix Cemetery, grave II. K. 43
Local memorial: North Lewis, Cross
John appears in the 1901 census, aged 6, at 28 New Street, Lionel, at the home of his parents James (40) and Catherine (34) as well as his siblings Isabella (7), Angus (2) and Norman (2 months).
Stornoway Gazette
Information has been received that Pte John Macritchie, Seaforth
Highlanders, son ofo widow James Macritchie, New Street, Lionel, has
been killed in action. John crossed to France in 1914 and served in his
battalion with much distinction. He was wounded five times prior to
receiving the wounds that caused his death. He was a fine lad with a
cheery disposition and his early death has caused widespread regret.
Very much sympathy is expressed to his widowed mother, sister and
brothers.
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