Murdo Maciver, 38 Arnol

Private MURDO MACIVER
Last address in Lewis: 38 Arnol,
Son of the late Norman Maciver of 38, Arnol, Stornoway, Scotland.
Service unit: 7th Canadian Infantry (British Columbia Regiment)
Service number: 23422
Date of death: 24 April 1915 at the age of 23
Killed in action at Hill 60
Memorial: Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Panel 18 - 28 - 30
Local memorial: West Side, Bragar

Date of birth: 13 June 1888
Height: 5 ft 7¾ in
Complexion: Dark
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Black
Religion: Presbyterian
Trade / occupation: Seaman
Volunteered at Valcartier on 18 September 1914 

His brother Roderick also served in the Canadians but was wounded and discharged. He later joined the Trawler section of the RNR.

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