John Morrison, 12 North Dell

Private JOHN MORRISON
Last address in Lewis: 12 North Dell,
Son of John and Margaret Morrison, of 12, North Dell, Ness, Stornoway, Scotland.
Service unit: 7th Canadian Infantry (British Columbia Regiment)
Service number: 23411
Date of death: 24 April 1915 at the age of 30
Killed in action at Hill 60
Ypres (Menin Gate), panel 18 - 28 - 30
Local memorial: North Lewis, Cross

Date of birth: 12 July 1885
Place of birth: Isle of Lewis
Height: 5 ft 11 in
Complexion: Fair
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Fair
Religion: Church of England
Trade / occupation: Seaman
Volunteered at Valcartier on 18 September 1914 

John is shown on the 1891 census aged 6, and born at Skigersta, but living at North Dell with his parents John (48) and Margaret (38) as well as his siblings Angus (10), Janet (4) and Ann (1).

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