Private JOHN MORRISON
Last address in Lewis: 8 Lionel,
Son of Donald and Jane Morrison, of 8, Lionel, Ness, Stornoway, Scotland.
Service unit: 29th Vancouver Battalion, Canadians
Service number: 75247
Date of death: 26 September 1916 at the age of 34
Killed in action in France
Memorial: Vimy Memorial,
Local memorial: North Lewis, Cross
Date of birth: 27 October 1882
Place of birth: Isle of Lewis
Height: 5 ft 8¾ in in
Complexion: Dark
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Black
Religion: Presbyterian
Trade / occupation: Blacksmith
Next of kin: Jane Morrison, of 5273 Prince Albert St, Vancouver
Volunteered at Vancouver on 10 November 1914
John is shown in the 1891 census, aged 8, at 11 Lionel, the son of Donald (41) and Jane (37), brother of Henrietta (11), Murdo (10), Angus (4), Donald (6) and Donaldina (1 month).
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