Private MALCOLM MURRAY
Last address in Lewis: 24 South Dell,
Son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Murray, of 2, South Dell, Ness, Stornoway, Scotland.
Service unit: 1st Reserve Bn Canadian Infantry (British Columbia Regiment)
Service number: 2024955
Date of death: 11 October 1918 at the age of 27
Died of pneumonia on board ship City of Cairo
Interred: Plymouth (Efford) Cemetery, grave General C. 4352
Local memorial: North Lewis, Cross
Date of birth: 15 June 1892
Place of birth: Isle of Lewis
Height: 5 ft 7½ in
Complexion: Fair
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Brown
Religion: Presbyterian
Trade / occupation: Miner
Current address: Sandon BC
Volunteered at Vancouver on 9 August 1918
Malcolm appears in the 1901 census at home at 41 South Dell, aged 12, with his parents Donald (43) and Annabella (38 as well as siblings Ann (11), Donald (14), John (9), George (4) and Angus (1).
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