Private ERNEST LEWIS GILLANDERS
Last address in Lewis: 34 Francis Street, Stornoway
Service unit: 1st Scots Guards
Service number: 14042
Enlisted at Dundee
Date of death: 11 October 1918
Interred: Delsaux Farm Cemetery, Beugny, grave I. F. 23
Ernest is shown in the 1891 census at 34 Francis Street, Stornoway, aged 1, the son of William and Jemima Gillanders, and brother of Wm Mackay (9), Rose (6), MacKenzie (3) and Everard Francis (1). His father William (41) was born at Nigg, and was an Acct & District Comlter Clerk [Accountant]. His mother Jemima (34, nee Mackenzie) was born at Stornoway. The couple are shown, without children, in the 1881 census at 18 Francis Street. They were married at Helensburgh on 24 March 1881, just ten days before the 1881 census.
Ernest Lewis was one of twins, the other being Everard Francis. They were born at 10.20 am at 18 Francis Street on 4 November 1889. Their father reported the birth on 26 November.
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Murdo Mackay, 14B Crowlista
Corporal MURDO MACKAY
Murchadh Dhomhnaill Neill
Last address in Lewis: 14B Crowlista
Son of Donald and Margaret (nee Maclean)
Husband of Margaret (nee Macritchie), father of Murdina
Service unit: 2nd Seaforth Highlanders
Service number: S/18043
Date of death: 28 March 1918
Killed in action
Memorial: Arras Memorial, bay 8
Murdo appears in the 1901 census, aged 13, the son of Donald (54) and Margaret (45), and brother of Annie (19), Katie (11), Malcolm (8), John (8), Neil (4), Mary Ann (2) and Willie (2).
Murchadh Dhomhnaill Neill
Last address in Lewis: 14B Crowlista
Son of Donald and Margaret (nee Maclean)
Husband of Margaret (nee Macritchie), father of Murdina
Service unit: 2nd Seaforth Highlanders
Service number: S/18043
Date of death: 28 March 1918
Killed in action
Memorial: Arras Memorial, bay 8
Murdo appears in the 1901 census, aged 13, the son of Donald (54) and Margaret (45), and brother of Annie (19), Katie (11), Malcolm (8), John (8), Neil (4), Mary Ann (2) and Willie (2).
Angus Mackay, 7 Calbost
Private ANGUS MACKAY
Last address in Lewis: 7 Calbost
Son of Kenneth and Ann Mackay (nee Maclean),
Husband of Jessie Mackay of Inver Inn, Fearn, Ross-shire
Service unit: 12th Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders
Service number: S/16380
Date of death: 9 August 1918 at the age of 35
Interred: Salonika (Lembet Road) Military Cemetery, grave 1126
Angus was one of the children of Kenneth (1835) and Ann (1840), the others being Ann (1859), Christina (1872), Christina (1876), Christina (1868), Isabella (1870), John (1874), Kenneth (1885), Marion (1878) and Mary (1864).Kenneth was previously married to Isabella Macleod (1843), who died in 1868.
Angus's brothers John and Kenneth served in the RNR, but survived the war.
Last address in Lewis: 7 Calbost
Son of Kenneth and Ann Mackay (nee Maclean),
Husband of Jessie Mackay of Inver Inn, Fearn, Ross-shire
Service unit: 12th Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders
Service number: S/16380
Date of death: 9 August 1918 at the age of 35
Interred: Salonika (Lembet Road) Military Cemetery, grave 1126
Angus was one of the children of Kenneth (1835) and Ann (1840), the others being Ann (1859), Christina (1872), Christina (1876), Christina (1868), Isabella (1870), John (1874), Kenneth (1885), Marion (1878) and Mary (1864).Kenneth was previously married to Isabella Macleod (1843), who died in 1868.
Angus's brothers John and Kenneth served in the RNR, but survived the war.
Norman Macleod, 22 Ranish
Deckhand NORMAN MACLEOD
Last address in Lewis: 22 Ranish,
Son of Alexander and Catherine Macleod
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, Armed Fishing Vessel Egret
Service number: 14988DA
Date of birth: 30 July 1898
Date of death: 1 June 1918 at the age of 20
Ship sunk by U-boat near Humber LV
Memorial: Chatham Naval Memorial, panel 30
Local memorial: North Lochs, Crossbost
Last address in Lewis: 22 Ranish,
Son of Alexander and Catherine Macleod
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, Armed Fishing Vessel Egret
Service number: 14988DA
Date of birth: 30 July 1898
Date of death: 1 June 1918 at the age of 20
Ship sunk by U-boat near Humber LV
Memorial: Chatham Naval Memorial, panel 30
Local memorial: North Lochs, Crossbost
Reginald Fowler Greenhill, Bank Street, Stornoway
Captain REGINALD FOWLER GREENHILL
Only son of Mrs. and the late Dr. S. F. Greenhill, of 9, Bank St., Stornoway, Isle of Lewis.
Last address in Lewis: 9 Bank Street, Stornoway
Service unit: 15th Lancashire Fusiliers
Date of death: 1 January 1918 at the age of 22
Interred: Wimereux Communal Cemetery, grave IV. I. 3
Only son of Mrs. and the late Dr. S. F. Greenhill, of 9, Bank St., Stornoway, Isle of Lewis.
Last address in Lewis: 9 Bank Street, Stornoway
Service unit: 15th Lancashire Fusiliers
Date of death: 1 January 1918 at the age of 22
Interred: Wimereux Communal Cemetery, grave IV. I. 3
John Macleod, 19 Ranish
Leading Seaman JOHN MACLEOD
Last address in Lewis: 19 Ranish,
Also quoted at 3 Matheson Court, Cromwell Street, Stornoway
Son of the late Malcolm McLeod, of 19, Ranish
Husband of Christy Smith McLeod.
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, SS Kut Sang
Service number: 2068/C
Date of birth: August 1875
Date of death: 29 April 1918 at the age of 43
Ship sunk by UB-105 in Mediterranean
Memorial: Chatham Naval Memorial, panel 30,
Local memorial: North Lochs, Crossbost
Norman Mackinnon, 15 Ranish
Private NORMAN MACKINNON
Last address in Lewis: 15 Ranish,
Son of Kenneth and Annie Mackinnon, of Ranish, Lewis, Scotland.
Service unit: 9th Battalion Australian Infantry
Service number: 2855
Date of death: 25 March 1918 at the age of 30
Killed in action in France
Interred: Borre British Cemetery, grave II. B. 2
Local memorial: North Lochs, Crossbost
Height: 5 ft 7 in
Complexion: Fair
Eyes: Grey
Hair: Fair
Religious denomination: Presbyterian
Occupation / trade: Sailor
Joined up at sea
Date of attestation: 7 October 1915
Age at attestation: 27 years
His brother Colin died serving in the RNR when his ship was sunk in 1916.
John Mackinnon, 13 Ranish
Private JOHN MACKINNON
Last address in Lewis: 13 Ranish,
Son of Robert and Christy McKinnon, of 13, Ranish Lochs, Stornoway.
Service unit: 6th Cameron Highlanders
Service number: 32262, formerly 6866 Lovat Scouts
Enlisted at Fort George
Date of death: 14 September 1918 at the age of 19
Killed in France
Interred: Philosophe British Cemetery, Mazingarbe, grave III. F. 2.
Local memorial: North Lochs, Crossbost
John is shown in the 1901 census, aged 2, at the School House in Ranish with his parents Robert (48) and Chirsty (32) as well as siblings Marion (6), Maggie (3) and Donald (1 month).
Stornoway Gazette, 4 October 1918
Mr Robert Mackinnon, 13 Ranish, has been officially informed that his son John has died in France, five days after being wounded in action. John was the eldest son, and had been in France for more than a year. He was within a month of completing his twentieth year. This adds one more to the long list of young men belonging to this township who have fallen in the war.
Last address in Lewis: 13 Ranish,
Son of Robert and Christy McKinnon, of 13, Ranish Lochs, Stornoway.
Service unit: 6th Cameron Highlanders
Service number: 32262, formerly 6866 Lovat Scouts
Enlisted at Fort George
Date of death: 14 September 1918 at the age of 19
Killed in France
Interred: Philosophe British Cemetery, Mazingarbe, grave III. F. 2.
Local memorial: North Lochs, Crossbost
John is shown in the 1901 census, aged 2, at the School House in Ranish with his parents Robert (48) and Chirsty (32) as well as siblings Marion (6), Maggie (3) and Donald (1 month).
Stornoway Gazette, 4 October 1918
Mr Robert Mackinnon, 13 Ranish, has been officially informed that his son John has died in France, five days after being wounded in action. John was the eldest son, and had been in France for more than a year. He was within a month of completing his twentieth year. This adds one more to the long list of young men belonging to this township who have fallen in the war.
Kenneth Mackenzie, 7 Marvig
Gunner KENNETH MACKENZIE
Last address in Lewis: 7 Marvig,
Son of Mary MacKenzie, of 7, Marvig, Lochs, Stornoway, Scotland.
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMS President III (SS Llanstephan Castle)
Service number: CH/5414/A
Date of birth: 2 November 1895
Date of death: 22 October 1918 at the age of 22
Died of pneumonia in Quebec
Interred: Quebec City (Mount Hermon) Cemetery, grave G. 10506
Local memorial: Park, Kershader
Was present at the Battles of Falkland Isles and Jutland and took part in Dardanelles
Kenneth was one of the children of Roderick (1849) and Mary (1853), the others being Catherine, Donald, Isabella, Kennethina and Mary Ann.
Last address in Lewis: 7 Marvig,
Son of Mary MacKenzie, of 7, Marvig, Lochs, Stornoway, Scotland.
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMS President III (SS Llanstephan Castle)
Service number: CH/5414/A
Date of birth: 2 November 1895
Date of death: 22 October 1918 at the age of 22
Died of pneumonia in Quebec
Interred: Quebec City (Mount Hermon) Cemetery, grave G. 10506
Local memorial: Park, Kershader
Was present at the Battles of Falkland Isles and Jutland and took part in Dardanelles
Kenneth was one of the children of Roderick (1849) and Mary (1853), the others being Catherine, Donald, Isabella, Kennethina and Mary Ann.
Hector Martin, 43B Leurbost
Seaman HECTOR MARTIN
Last address in Lewis: 43B Leurbost,
Son of Donald and Christina Martin, of 43, Leurbost
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMS Wallington
Service number: 12121/DA
Date of birth: 13 June 1898
Date of death: 1 July 1918 at the age of 21
Died of influenza
Interred: Crossbost Cemetery
Local memorial: North Lochs, Crossbost
Hector appears in the 1901 census, aged 3, the son of Donald (50) and Christy (45) and brother of Murdo (15), Roderick (9) and Mary (7).
Stornoway Gazette, 12 July 1918
On Tuesday 2nd July 1918, the sad news reached Leurbost of the death of Hector Martin, HMT, 29 years of age), 43 Leurbost. Only a few days before, a letter had been received from deceased himself, with the information that he was in his usual health. It is understood that he contracted the mysterious disease meantime so prevalent in all parts of the kingdom, which later developed into pneumonia. The remains were brought to Stornoway and were interred in Crossbost Cemetery on Sunday 7 July. Much sympathy is felt for the bereaved parents who have another son, Neil, in hospital for over a year, suffering from trench fever.
John Mackenzie, 14 Leurbost
Gunner JOHN MACKENZIE
Last address in Lewis: 14 Leurbost,
Son of Donald and Maggie McKenzie, of 14, Leurbost,
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, SS Bombala
Service number: 5347/A
Date of birth: 22 August 1895
Date of death: 25 April 1918 at the age of 23
Killed at sea at his gun while fighting a submarine
Memorial: Chatham Naval Memorial, panel 30,
Local memorial: North Lochs, Crossbost
John appears in the 1901 census, aged 5, the son of Donald (50) and Peggie (39), and brother of Neil (13) and Donald (2).
His brothers Donald and Neil also served in the RNR, but survived the war.
Neil Maclean, 14 Leurbost
Leading Seaman NEIL MACLEAN
Last address in Lewis: 14 Leurbost,
Son of Maggie MacLean, of 14, Leurbost, and the late Neil MacLean.
Service unit: Royal Naval Canadian Volunteer Reserve, HMCS Galiano
Service number: VR/5016
Date of death: 30 October 1918 at the age of 34
Lost at sea in shipwreck
Memorial: Victoria Memorial, Vancouver Island,
Local memorial: North Lochs, Crossbost
Stornoway Gazette
In the Vancouver Daily Sun of 5 November 1918, among a list of 36 men missing from the patrol boat Galliano, which was wrecked off the coast of British Columbia, we observe the name of Neil Maclean, Stornoway, Scotland.
Last address in Lewis: 14 Leurbost,
Son of Maggie MacLean, of 14, Leurbost, and the late Neil MacLean.
Service unit: Royal Naval Canadian Volunteer Reserve, HMCS Galiano
Service number: VR/5016
Date of death: 30 October 1918 at the age of 34
Lost at sea in shipwreck
Memorial: Victoria Memorial, Vancouver Island,
Local memorial: North Lochs, Crossbost
Stornoway Gazette
In the Vancouver Daily Sun of 5 November 1918, among a list of 36 men missing from the patrol boat Galliano, which was wrecked off the coast of British Columbia, we observe the name of Neil Maclean, Stornoway, Scotland.
John Macleod, 13 Leurbost
Private JOHN MACLEOD
Last address in Lewis: 13 Leurbost,
Son of Colin and Margaret McLeod, of 13, Leurbost
Service unit: 4th Gordon Highlanders
Service number: 316204
Enlisted at Stornoway
Date of death: 25 March 1918 at the age of 20
Killed in France
Memorial: Arras Memorial, Bay 8 and 9
Local memorial: North Lochs, Crossbost
His other brother John served with the Canadians and Neil was in the RNR. Both these survived the war.
Last address in Lewis: 13 Leurbost,
Son of Colin and Margaret McLeod, of 13, Leurbost
Service unit: 4th Gordon Highlanders
Service number: 316204
Enlisted at Stornoway
Date of death: 25 March 1918 at the age of 20
Killed in France
Memorial: Arras Memorial, Bay 8 and 9
Local memorial: North Lochs, Crossbost
His other brother John served with the Canadians and Neil was in the RNR. Both these survived the war.
Donald Morrison, 21A Laxay
Private DONALD MORRISON
Last address in Lewis: 21A Laxay,
Son of Donald and Mary Morrison, of 21, Laxay, Stornoway.
Service unit: 13th Royal Inniskillin Fusiliers
Service number: 47336, formerly 23161 Seaforth Highlanders
Enlisted at Nairn
Date of death: 27 August 1918 at the age of 23
Killed in action in France
Interred: Nieppe-Bois (Rue du Bois) British Cemetery, Vieux Berquin, grave C. 3.
Local memorial: Kinloch, Laxay
Decoration(s): Long Service and Good Conduct Medal.
Previouly in RNR, but discharged due to ill health
Donald was one of the children of Donald (1861) and Mary (1864), the others being Ann (1897), Mary (1905), Murdina (1911), Murdina (1899) and Murdo (1902).
Stornoway Gazette, 25 October 1918
It is with deep regret we record the death at the Western Front of Pte Donald Morrison, Royal Enniskillen Fusiliers, only son of Donald Morrison, 21 Laxay. The deceased, who had just attained 23 years, enlisted in the RNR during the war, but was discharged due to ill health. Upon recovery he rejoined, but met his end after only four months. Sincere and heartfelt sympathy is extended to his bereaved parents, sisters and relatives in this, their hour of sorrow and bitter trial.
Last address in Lewis: 21A Laxay,
Son of Donald and Mary Morrison, of 21, Laxay, Stornoway.
Service unit: 13th Royal Inniskillin Fusiliers
Service number: 47336, formerly 23161 Seaforth Highlanders
Enlisted at Nairn
Date of death: 27 August 1918 at the age of 23
Killed in action in France
Interred: Nieppe-Bois (Rue du Bois) British Cemetery, Vieux Berquin, grave C. 3.
Local memorial: Kinloch, Laxay
Decoration(s): Long Service and Good Conduct Medal.
Previouly in RNR, but discharged due to ill health
Donald was one of the children of Donald (1861) and Mary (1864), the others being Ann (1897), Mary (1905), Murdina (1911), Murdina (1899) and Murdo (1902).
Stornoway Gazette, 25 October 1918
It is with deep regret we record the death at the Western Front of Pte Donald Morrison, Royal Enniskillen Fusiliers, only son of Donald Morrison, 21 Laxay. The deceased, who had just attained 23 years, enlisted in the RNR during the war, but was discharged due to ill health. Upon recovery he rejoined, but met his end after only four months. Sincere and heartfelt sympathy is extended to his bereaved parents, sisters and relatives in this, their hour of sorrow and bitter trial.
George Macdonald, 18 Laxay
Sergeant GEORGE MACDONALD
Last address in Lewis: 18 Laxay,
Son of John and Catherine Macdonald
Service unit: 5th Bde Canadian Field Artillery
Service number: 86167
Date of birth: 5 October 1888
Date of death: 10 September 1918 at the age of 30
Died of gas poisoning in France
Interred: Aubigny Communal Cemetery extension, grave IV. B. 7.
Local memorial: Kinloch, Laxay
Served for some years in the Glasgow and Canadian Police Forces
Height: 6 ft 1 in
Complexion: Medium
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Brown
Religion: Presbyterian
Trade / occupation: Labourer
Volunteered at Winnipeg on 9 December 1914
George was one of the children of John (1839) and Catherine (1850), the others being Alex (1872), Angus (1874), Catherine (1878), Christina (1882), Hector (1891), Jessie Ann (1880), John (1886), Malcolm (1884), Malcolm (1876) and an unnamed female infant who died in 1893 after only 6 days.
His brother Malcolm also served with the Canadians but died in 1921; his brother Hector was in the Seaforth Highlanders, and survived the war.
Stornoway Gazette, 4 October 1918
A deep gloom was cast over the village when the news spread that Mr John Macdonald ahd received word of the death of his son George, who died in France on September 10th, from gas poisoning. George, who was 30 years of age, well over six feet in height and built in proportion, spent a few years on the police force in Glasgow, from whence he emigrated to Canada over six years ago. He joined the Canadians in 1914, and was in France for nearly three years. Mr Macdonald has another two sons serving, Malcolm, who came over with the 1st Canadian Contingent and is still in France, while his youngest son, Hector, travelled all the way from South America at his own expense and joined the county regiment on his arrival in England. The deep sympathy of the whole community is extneded to the aged parents, brothers and sisters in their sore bereavement.
Donald Maciver, 12 Laxay
Corporal DONALD MACIVER
Last address in Lewis: 12 Laxay,
Son of Murdo and Catherine Maciver
Service unit: 1st Scottish Rifles
Service number: 41042
Enlisted at Glasgow
Date of death: 23 September 1918 at the age of 27
Died of wounds in France
Local memorial: Kinloch, Laxay
During an enemy attack he observed a party of the enemy advancing on a farmhouse which commanded the posts held by his Company. He at once moved his Section forward to a position covering the entrances to the house. He beat back several enemy attacks by the well-controlled fire of his Section, and his prompt action and initiative materially assisted his Company in holding their ground. For this he was awarded the DCM.
Donald was one of the children of Murdo (1843) and Catherine (1847), the others being Alex (1884), Catherine (1876), Christina (1889), Colin (1886), John (1880) and Roderick (1879).
His brother Roderick served in the RNR, and Colin was in the Canadians; both survived the war.
Kenneth Macleod, 29 Laxay
Private KENNETH MACLEOD
Last address in Lewis: 29 Laxay
Son of Malcolm Mcleod, Laxay, Lochs
Service unit: 43rd Canadian Infantry (Manitoba Regiment)
Service number: 859867
Date of death: 23 November 1918 at the age of 26
Interred: Thunder Bay (Mountain View) Cemetery, war plot
Local memorial: Kinloch, Laxay
Date of birth: 14 March 1892
Place of birth: Isle of Lewis
Height: 5 ft 10 in
Complexion: Fair
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Fair
Religion: Presbyterian
Trade / occupation: Bridgeman
Last address in Lewis: 2 Laxay
Current address: c/o D Campbell, B&B Dept, Can Govt, Ft William
Volunteered at Winnipeg on 28 March 1916
Kenneth appears in the 1901 census, aged 9, the son of Malcolm (49) and Catherine (43) and brother of John (15), Donald (13), Murdo (11), Malcolm (7) and Christy M (3 months).
His brothers John and Murdo also served with the Canadians but survived the war.
Last address in Lewis: 29 Laxay
Son of Malcolm Mcleod, Laxay, Lochs
Service unit: 43rd Canadian Infantry (Manitoba Regiment)
Service number: 859867
Date of death: 23 November 1918 at the age of 26
Interred: Thunder Bay (Mountain View) Cemetery, war plot
Local memorial: Kinloch, Laxay
Date of birth: 14 March 1892
Place of birth: Isle of Lewis
Height: 5 ft 10 in
Complexion: Fair
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Fair
Religion: Presbyterian
Trade / occupation: Bridgeman
Last address in Lewis: 2 Laxay
Current address: c/o D Campbell, B&B Dept, Can Govt, Ft William
Volunteered at Winnipeg on 28 March 1916
Kenneth appears in the 1901 census, aged 9, the son of Malcolm (49) and Catherine (43) and brother of John (15), Donald (13), Murdo (11), Malcolm (7) and Christy M (3 months).
His brothers John and Murdo also served with the Canadians but survived the war.
Donald Nicolson, 22 Gravir
DONALD NICOLSON
Last address in Lewis: 22 Gravir,
Son of Malcolm and Christina Macmillan
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve
Date of death: 14 November 1918 at the age of 29
Died at home of illness contracted on service in the North Sea
Local memorial: Pairc, Kershader
Donald was one of the sons of Malcolm (1851) and Christina (1851), the others being Ann (1887), Christina Ann (1897), Christina (1882), Duncan (1895), Isabella (1884), Jean Ann (1886) and John Murdo (1895).
His brother Duncan was lost, serving in the RNR in 1917.
Last address in Lewis: 22 Gravir,
Son of Malcolm and Christina Macmillan
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve
Date of death: 14 November 1918 at the age of 29
Died at home of illness contracted on service in the North Sea
Local memorial: Pairc, Kershader
Donald was one of the sons of Malcolm (1851) and Christina (1851), the others being Ann (1887), Christina Ann (1897), Christina (1882), Duncan (1895), Isabella (1884), Jean Ann (1886) and John Murdo (1895).
His brother Duncan was lost, serving in the RNR in 1917.
Malcolm Matheson, 13 Gravir
Seaman MALCOLM MATHESON
Calum an Murdach
Last address in Lewis: 13 Gravir,
Son of John and Barbara Matheson.
Husband of Kate Matheson, of 94, Alderman Rd., Knightswood, Glasgow.
Had 8 children.
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMS Actaeon
Service number: 3336/SD (CH)
Date of birth: 1 July 1869
Date of death: 7 October 1918 at the age of 48
Died of pneumonia in hospital at Gillingham
Interred: Gravir Cemetery Old Ground, Northwest corner
Local memorial: Pairc, Kershader
Malcolm was one of the children of John (1831) and Barbara (1833), the others being Alexander (1873), Ann (1865), Christina (1863), Christina (1869), John (1861), Mary (1874) and Murdo (1859).
Father of Barbara Ann (1904), Catherine, Christina (1898), Hector (1902), John (1908), John Murdo (1900), Mary (1906) and Roderick (1905).
Stornoway Gazette, 18 October 1918
The sad news of the death of her husband was received by mrs Matheson, 13 Gravir, on Tuesday last. He died of pneumonia at RNR hospital in Gillingham, Kent. Malcolm was one of the best known fishermen in Lewis and an elder of the United Free Church at Gravir. He was a cheerful and kindhearted Christian and much respected throughout the district. He was home on harvest leave and had only been gone a week when he died. He joined the RNR in 1915.
Calum an Murdach
Last address in Lewis: 13 Gravir,
Son of John and Barbara Matheson.
Husband of Kate Matheson, of 94, Alderman Rd., Knightswood, Glasgow.
Had 8 children.
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMS Actaeon
Service number: 3336/SD (CH)
Date of birth: 1 July 1869
Date of death: 7 October 1918 at the age of 48
Died of pneumonia in hospital at Gillingham
Interred: Gravir Cemetery Old Ground, Northwest corner
Local memorial: Pairc, Kershader
Malcolm was one of the children of John (1831) and Barbara (1833), the others being Alexander (1873), Ann (1865), Christina (1863), Christina (1869), John (1861), Mary (1874) and Murdo (1859).
Father of Barbara Ann (1904), Catherine, Christina (1898), Hector (1902), John (1908), John Murdo (1900), Mary (1906) and Roderick (1905).
Stornoway Gazette, 18 October 1918
The sad news of the death of her husband was received by mrs Matheson, 13 Gravir, on Tuesday last. He died of pneumonia at RNR hospital in Gillingham, Kent. Malcolm was one of the best known fishermen in Lewis and an elder of the United Free Church at Gravir. He was a cheerful and kindhearted Christian and much respected throughout the district. He was home on harvest leave and had only been gone a week when he died. He joined the RNR in 1915.
Kenneth Macaskill, 6B Gravir
Seaman KENNETH MACASKILL
Coinneach Aonghais
Last address in Lewis: 6B Gravir,
Son of Angus and Annabella Macaskill, of Gravir; husband of Christina Macaskill, of 6, Gravir Lochs, Stornoway. Father of Donald Alex.
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, MFA Eleanor
Service number: 8819A
Date of birth: 1884
Date of death: 12 February 1918 at the age of 33
Ship sunk by U-boat in Irish Channel
Memorial: Chatham Naval Memorial, panel 30
Local memorial: Pairc, Kershader
Kenneth was one of the children of Angus (1838) and Annabella (1855), the others being Allan (1886), Donald (1875), Isabella (1878) and John (1881).He was married to Christina (1892), and had one child with her, Donald Alex (1915).
Stornoway Gazette, 8 March 1918
The sad news of the drowning of her husband was received by Mrs Macaskill, 6 Gravir, on 19th February 1918, his ship being torpedoed on the 12th February. Kenneth Macaskill joined the RNR two years ago. He leaves a widow and one child. He was a pleasant and intelligent young man, whose death is greatly lamented by all who knew him. Much sympathy is felt for the bereaved family. Mrs Macaskill is the daughter of Mr Alex Smith, Free Church officer.
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