Alexander Macaulay, 10 Lower Sandwick

Private ALEX MACAULAY
Last address in Lewis: 10 Lower Sandwick,
Son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John MacAulay, of 10, Lower Sandwick, Stornoway, Scotland.
Service unit: 2nd Canadian Infantry (Eastern Ontario Regiment)
Service number: 442728
Date of death: 9 September 1916 at the age of 37
Killed in action in France
Memorial: Vimy Memorial,
Local memorial: Lewis War Memorial

Date of birth: 1 May 1880
Height: 5 ft 3½ in
Complexion: Dark
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Dark brown
Religion: Presbyterian
Trade / occupation: Stonemason
Volunteered at Vernon Camp on 22 May 1915

His brother Murdo served as a Chief Petty Officer in the Royal Navy, and was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal.


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