Murdo Montgomery, 24 Benside

Private MURDO MONTGOMERY
Last address in Lewis: 24 Benside,
Son of Mrs. Christina Montgomery, of 24, Benside, Stornoway, Scotland.
Service unit: 43rd Canadian Infantry (Manitoba Regiment)
Service number: 153625
Date of death: 15 May 1916 at the age of 26
Killed in action in France
Interred: Railway Dugouts Burial Ground, grave VI. G. 16.
Local memorial: Lewis War Memorial

Date of birth: 14 February 1890
Place of birth: Isle of Lewis
Height: 5 ft 10 in
Complexion: Fresh
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Black
Religion: Presbyterian
Trade / occupation: Foreman

Volunteered at Winnipeg on 11 August 1915 

The 1891 census shows Murdo, aged 1, at croft 24 with his mother Christina (34) and older sisters Catherine (14), Mary Ann (9), Catherine Mary (7) and Alexina (3).