Cailean, Mac Iain Mhic Dhomhnaill Bhain
Last address in Lewis: 62 North Tolsta,
Son of John and Margaret MacIver, of 62, North Tolsta, Stornoway.
Service unit: 10th Gordon Highlanders, Depot
Service number: 3/5668
Enlisted at Stornoway
Date of death: 6 March 1916 at the age of 26
Died of wounds in Brighton Military Hospital
Interred: North Tolsta Cemetery
Local memorial: North Tolsta
Colin is shown in the 1901 census as the eldest son of John and Margaret (both aged 37) Maciver of 62 North Tolsta. His siblings John (8), Annie (7) and Christina (1) are also present.
His brothers John and Donald both served in the RNR, and survived the war.
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