Seaman NEIL MACKAY
Last address in Lewis: 36B Breasclete,
Son of Murdo Mackay, of 36B, Breasclete
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMS Dalhousie
Service number: 4404/A
Date of birth: 16 September 1888
Date of death: 4 September 1917 at the age of 33
Died during airraid in Chatham
Interred: Gillingham (Woodlands) Cemetery, grave Naval 4. 201.
Local memorial: East Loch Roag, Callanish
His brothers Finlay and Murdo served in the Seaforth Highlanders and survived the war.
Stornoway Gazette, 21 September 1917
We regret to announce that one of the victims of the recent airraid on Chatham Barracks was Neil Mackay, RNR, son of Murdo Mackay, 36 Breasclet. Deceased, who was aged 33, was mobilised with the RNR at the outbreak of hostilities and served on board one of HM ships in the Persian Gulf. He was ill for some time and sent home to an English hospital. In July 1916, he was sent to Chatham, where he became a member ofo the Naval Pipe Band. He was a fine you fellow and was much liked by all who knew him. To know Neil was to love him. Deep sympathy is felt for the sorrowing family. Mr Mackay has another son serving in the Seaforths in France at the moment.
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