Last address in Lewis: 7 Sheshader,
Son of William and Kate MacAulay, of 7, Sheshader, Stornoway.
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve,
Service number: 4004/SD
Date of birth: 12 October 1887
Date of death: 1 January 1919 at the age of 34
Drowned in sinking of HMY Iolaire
Interred: Aignish / Eye Cemetery, grave C. 3. 11
Local memorial: Point (Garrabost)
Murdo is shown in the 1901 census as a 14-year old, living with his mother Catherine (40) and his aunt Christina (31). His mother is listed as head of the household. Also present are his siblings John (13), Catherine (11) and Williamina (9). His father had died in 1891.
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