Private MURDO GRAHAM
Last address in Lewis: 19 South Bragar,
Son of Angus Graham
Service unit: 8th Canadian Infantry (Manitoba Regiment)
Service number: 438186
Date of death: 14 June 1916 at the age of 23
Killed in action
Memorial: Ypres (Menin Gate), panel 24 - 26 - 28 - 30,
Date of birth: 4 January 1893
Height: 5 ft 7¾ in
Complexion: Ruddy
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Black
Religion: Presbyterian
Trade / occupation: Labourer
Volunteered at Fort William, ON on 24 March 1915
Murdo appears in the 1901 census at 19 South Bragar as John Murdo, aged 7, the son of Angus (47) and Catherine (41) and brother Chirsty (17), Donald (14), Catherine (12), Malcolm (10), Peggy (4) and Angus (1).
His brother Angus served in the RNR and survived the war; his brother
Donald died at home after being discharged due to TB, having served in the RNR.
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