Sapper ALEXANDER MORRISON
Last address in Lewis: 35 Eoropie
Son of John and Anne Morrison
Husband of Minnie Gertrude Morrison of 55A Upcerne Road, Chelsea, London
Service unit: 2 Coy, Royal Engineers
Service number: 327066
Date of death: 22 February 1919 at the age of 46
Interred: Wandsworth (Earlsfield) Cemetery, Screen Wall B. 20. 371.
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Alexander Mackenzie, 35 Ranish
ALEX MACKENZIE
Last address in Lewis: 35 Ranish,
Son of John and Mary Mackenzie
Service unit: Cameron Highlanders
Date of death: 1917
Killed in action in France
Local memorial: North Lochs, Crossbost
Last address in Lewis: 35 Ranish,
Son of John and Mary Mackenzie
Service unit: Cameron Highlanders
Date of death: 1917
Killed in action in France
Local memorial: North Lochs, Crossbost
Alex Angus Macleod, 21 Ranish
Seaman ALEX ANGUS MACLEOD
Last address in Lewis: 21 Ranish,
Husband of Marion MacLeod, of 21, Ranish
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMS Imperieuse
Service number: 2745A
Date of birth: 10 March 1879
Date of death: 1 January 1919 at the age of 44
Drowned in sinking of HMY Iolaire, was never found
Memorial: Chatham Naval Memorial, panel 32
Local memorial: North Lochs, Crossbost
Decoration(s): Mons Star
Last address in Lewis: 21 Ranish,
Husband of Marion MacLeod, of 21, Ranish
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMS Imperieuse
Service number: 2745A
Date of birth: 10 March 1879
Date of death: 1 January 1919 at the age of 44
Drowned in sinking of HMY Iolaire, was never found
Memorial: Chatham Naval Memorial, panel 32
Local memorial: North Lochs, Crossbost
Decoration(s): Mons Star
Alexander Morrison, 20 Marvig
Private ALEX MORRISON
Last address in Lewis: 20 Marvig,
Son of Alexander Morrison, of 20, Marvig.
Service unit: 29th Canadian Infantry (British Columbia Regiment)
Service number: 75281
Date of death: 16 September 1916 at the age of 39
Killed in action in France whilst bringing in the wounded
Memorial: Vimy Memorial,
Local memorial: Park, Kershader
Date of birth: 18 March 1872
Place of birth: Isle of Lewis
Height: 5 ft 4 in
Complexion: Dark
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Brown
Religion: Presbyterian
Trade / occupation: Seaman
Volunteered at Vancouver on 9 November 1914
An ex-soldier, he served 14 years in the Seaforths. Saw service in India, Egypt and South Africa. Held several medals, one for life-saving.
Alexander was one of the children of Alexander (1836) and Christina (1855), the others being Donald (1882), Margaret (1863) and Norman (1866).
Last address in Lewis: 20 Marvig,
Son of Alexander Morrison, of 20, Marvig.
Service unit: 29th Canadian Infantry (British Columbia Regiment)
Service number: 75281
Date of death: 16 September 1916 at the age of 39
Killed in action in France whilst bringing in the wounded
Memorial: Vimy Memorial,
Local memorial: Park, Kershader
Date of birth: 18 March 1872
Place of birth: Isle of Lewis
Height: 5 ft 4 in
Complexion: Dark
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Brown
Religion: Presbyterian
Trade / occupation: Seaman
Volunteered at Vancouver on 9 November 1914
An ex-soldier, he served 14 years in the Seaforths. Saw service in India, Egypt and South Africa. Held several medals, one for life-saving.
Alexander was one of the children of Alexander (1836) and Christina (1855), the others being Donald (1882), Margaret (1863) and Norman (1866).
Alexander Maciver, 26 Leurbost
Seaman ALEX MACIVER
Last address in Lewis: 26 Leurbost,
Son of Donald and Margaret Maciver, of 26, Luerbost.
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMS Viknor
Service number: 2523A
Date of birth: 2 June 1889
Date of death: 13 January 1915 at the age of 24
Ship sunk by mine
Mentioned on family gravestone in Crossbost Cemetery, Lewis
Memorial: Chatham Naval Memorial, panel 14
Alexander appears in the 1889 census, aged 1, the son of Donald (45) and Margaret (34), and grandson of Roderick (81) and Ann (74), at Trantom Cottage. Also present are his siblings Mary (10), Isabella (5) and Ann (4). A decade later, Johanna (8), Murdo (6), Roderick (5), George (2) and Donald (6 months) have joined the family; grandfather Roderick is aged 90 by that time.
His brother Roderick served in the Gordon Highlanders, and Murdo was in the RNR. These two survived the war.
Alexander Mackenzie, 16 Leurbost
Deckhand ALEX MACKENZIE
Last address in Lewis: 16 Leurbost,
Son of Donald and Mary Mackenzie
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMD Mary
Service number: 12080/DA
Date of birth: 1 July 1898
Date of death: 1 January 1919 at the age of 20
Drowned in sinking of HMY Iolaire
Interred: Crossbost Cemetery
Local memorial: North Lochs, Crossbost
Alexander appears in the 1901 census, aged 2, the son of Donald (45) and Mary (45), and brother of Murdo (15), John (11), Kate (10) and May (5).
His brother John was also lost in the Iolaire Disaster.
Alexander Angus Mackenzie, 11 Leurbost
Gunner ALEX ANGUS MACKENZIE
Last address in Lewis: 11 Leurbost,
Son of Alexander and Isabella Mackenzie
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMT Roman Empire
Service number: 1663/C
Date of birth: November 1878
Date of death: 1 January 1919 at the age of 40
Drowned in sinking of HMY Iolaire
Interred: Crossbost Cemetery, Lewis
Local memorial: North Lochs, Crossbost
Alexander features in the 1891 census, aged 11, the son of Alexander (49) and Isabella (42), and brother of Catherine (15), Murdo (12), Ann (9) and Hector Allan (5 months).
His brother John served in the Seaforth Highlanders and survived the war.
Last address in Lewis: 11 Leurbost,
Son of Alexander and Isabella Mackenzie
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMT Roman Empire
Service number: 1663/C
Date of birth: November 1878
Date of death: 1 January 1919 at the age of 40
Drowned in sinking of HMY Iolaire
Interred: Crossbost Cemetery, Lewis
Local memorial: North Lochs, Crossbost
Alexander features in the 1891 census, aged 11, the son of Alexander (49) and Isabella (42), and brother of Catherine (15), Murdo (12), Ann (9) and Hector Allan (5 months).
His brother John served in the Seaforth Highlanders and survived the war.
Alexander Mackenzie, 14 Laxay
Sergeant ALEX MACKENZIE
Last address in Lewis: 14 Laxay,
Son of Malcolm and Mary Ann MacKenzie, of 14, Laxay Lochs, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, Scotland.
Service unit: 13th Australian Infantry
Service number: 3855
Date of death: 18 April 1917 at the age of 35
Was taken POW and died of wounds in Germany
Interred: Hamburg Cemetery, grave III. G. 5.
Local memorial: Kinloch, Laxay
Height: 5 ft 4½ in
Complexion: Fresh
Eyes: Hazel
Hair: Black
Religious denomination: Presbyterian
Occupation / trade: Shipwright
Joined up in Holdsworthy, New South Wales
Age at attestation: 28 years 3 months
Service unit: Australians
Service number: 3855
Wounded and taken prisoner April 1917
His brother Donald was a captain in the Merchant Navy and survived the war.
Last address in Lewis: 14 Laxay,
Son of Malcolm and Mary Ann MacKenzie, of 14, Laxay Lochs, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, Scotland.
Service unit: 13th Australian Infantry
Service number: 3855
Date of death: 18 April 1917 at the age of 35
Was taken POW and died of wounds in Germany
Interred: Hamburg Cemetery, grave III. G. 5.
Local memorial: Kinloch, Laxay
Height: 5 ft 4½ in
Complexion: Fresh
Eyes: Hazel
Hair: Black
Religious denomination: Presbyterian
Occupation / trade: Shipwright
Joined up in Holdsworthy, New South Wales
Age at attestation: 28 years 3 months
Service unit: Australians
Service number: 3855
Wounded and taken prisoner April 1917
His brother Donald was a captain in the Merchant Navy and survived the war.
Alexander Macleod, 1A Garyvard
Seaman ALEX MACLEOD
Last address in Lewis: 1A Garyvard,
Son of John and Annabella Macleod, of 1, Garyvard
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMS Vivid
Service number: 17041DA
Date of birth: 1 January 1893
Date of death: 1 January 1919 at the age of 25
Drowned in sinking of HMY Iolaire, was never found
Memorial: Chatham Naval Memorial, panel 32
Local memorial: Park, Kershader
Alex was one of the children of John (1858) and Annabella (1860), the others being Donald (1888), Donald (1886), Effie (1890) and Malcolm (1883).
His brother Malcolm also served in the RNR; his older brother Donald was in the Canadians, and his younger brother Donald served in the Seaforth Highlanders. These three survived the war.
Last address in Lewis: 1A Garyvard,
Son of John and Annabella Macleod, of 1, Garyvard
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMS Vivid
Service number: 17041DA
Date of birth: 1 January 1893
Date of death: 1 January 1919 at the age of 25
Drowned in sinking of HMY Iolaire, was never found
Memorial: Chatham Naval Memorial, panel 32
Local memorial: Park, Kershader
Alex was one of the children of John (1858) and Annabella (1860), the others being Donald (1888), Donald (1886), Effie (1890) and Malcolm (1883).
His brother Malcolm also served in the RNR; his older brother Donald was in the Canadians, and his younger brother Donald served in the Seaforth Highlanders. These three survived the war.
Alexander Angus Mackenzie, 4 Crossbost
Year of death incorrect in picture
Bombardier ALEX ANGUS MACKENZIE
Last address in Lewis: 4 Crossbost,
Son of John and Christy Mackenzie of 4 Crossbost
Service unit: Ross Mountain Battery
Service number: 4319
Enlisted at Stornoway
Date of death: 2 May 1915 at the age of 22
Killed in action in Dardanelles
Helles Memorial, panel 23 or 325
Local memorial: North Lochs, Crossbost
Was one who landed at Dardanelles on 25 April 1915. First member of Battery to fall
Alexander appears in the 1901 census, aged 7, at home with his parents John (52) and Christy (46) as well as his brother JL (10).
Alexander Kennedy, 4 Cromore
Seaman ALEXANDER KENNEDY
Last address in Lewis: 4 Cromore,
Son of John and Isobel Kennedy of 4, Cromore
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMS Pembroke
Service number: 5344/A
Date of birth: 15 June 1895
Date of death: 3 September 1917 at the age of 21
Died during airraid in Chatham
Interred: Gillingham (Woodlands) Cemetery, grave Naval 4. 195
Local memorial: Park, Kershader
Previously wounded
Alexander (also quoted as Alastair) was one of the sons of John and Ishbel, the others being Angus, Ishbel, John, John and Murdo. Hebridean Connections erroneously quotes his details as being those of Angus.
His brother Murdo served in the Ross Mountain Battery, and Angus was in the RNR. These two survived the war.
Colin Alexander Smith, 27 Balallan
Signaller COLIN ALEXANDER SMITH
Last address in Lewis: 27 Balallan,
Son of Malcolm and Margaret Smith, of Sheildenish, Lochs;
Husband of Colina Smith, of 27, Balallan, Lochs, Stornaway.
Father of 4 children
Service unit: B Coy, 7th Seaforth Highlanders
Service number: S/16972
Enlisted at Dingwall
Date of birth: 20 April 1882
Date of death: 28 June 1918 at the age of 37
Killed in action
Interred: Meteren Military Cemetery, grave V. B. 592.
Local memorial: Kinloch, Laxay
Colin Alexander was one of the 14 children of Malcolm (1856) and Margaret (1835), the others being Alexander (1875, died aged 11 months), Ann (1868), Catherine (1857), Christine (1871), Donald (1873), Isabella (1877, died aged 6 days), Isabella (1884, died aged 6 days), John (1875, died aged 2 months), John (1867, died aged 2 months), John (1861, died aged 2 years), Margaret (1878), Mary (1864) and Murdo (1859).
Stornoway Gazette, 12 July 1918
The deepest gloom has been cast over the whole village and district owing to receipt of the news that Signaller Colin Smith, Seaforths, of 27 Balallan, ahd paid the supreme sacrifice in France on 28 June 1918. Mr Smith, who prior to the war was both merchant and sub-postmaster, was held in the highest esteem by the whole community and much genuine sympathy is extended to his young sorrowing widow and family and other relatives.
Alexander Macaskill, Arivruaich
Date of death incorrect in image
Private ALEX MACASKILL
Last address in Lewis: 1 Arivruaich,
Son of Angus and Mary Macaskill
Service unit: 9th Seaforth Highlanders
Service number: S/13149
Enlisted at Fort George
Date of birth: 23 October 1886
Date of death: 24 March 1916 at the age of 31
Killed in action
Interred: Combles Communal Cemetery extension, grave II. C. 17.
Local memorial: Kinloch, Laxay
Alexander was one of the children of Angus (1853) and Mary (1852), the others being Angus (1881), Catherine (1883), Joan (1893), John (1888), Marion (1890) and Mary (1879).
Alexander Mackay, 15 Valtos
Seaman ALEX MACKAY
Ailig Ruadh
Alastair Dhomhnaill Aonghais
Last address in Lewis: 15 Valtos,
Son of Donald and Annie Mackay, husband to Christina, father of 3 children
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, SS Vedamore
Service number: 2335D
Date of birth: 17 November 1867
Date of death: 7 February 1917 at the age of 48
Ship sunk just off southwestern Ireland by U-85 whilst inbound from Baltimore to Liverpool
Local memorial: Uig, Timsgarry
Survivor from sinking of HMS Hermes
Alex was the son of Donald (1830) and Annie (1837), and brother to Alexander Andrew (1877), Catherine Ann (1873), Christina (1862), Dorothy (1865), Isabella Ann (1878), John (1871) and Mary (1880) as well as an unnamed infant who lived but for one hour in 1864. .
Stornoway Gazette, 2 March 1917
March 2, 1917
VALTOS OBITUARY - Deep sorrow was felt by the Valtos inhabitants when the sad news of the death of Mr. Alexander MacKay, 18 Valtos, was received on Friday, the 16th ult. Mr. MacKay was a gunner on board H.M.S. ______ and lost his life when that ship was sunk. He was serving on H.M.S. Hermes when that ship went down early in the war, but he got off safely on that occasion. Mr. MacKay was a man of integrity, to whom the poet's line may well be applied:-
"An honest man's the noblest work of God".He leaves behind a widow and four children, also an aged mother, who lived with him. The deepest sympathy of all who knew him goes out towards his relatives in their great sorrow.
Ailig Ruadh
Alastair Dhomhnaill Aonghais
Last address in Lewis: 15 Valtos,
Son of Donald and Annie Mackay, husband to Christina, father of 3 children
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, SS Vedamore
Service number: 2335D
Date of birth: 17 November 1867
Date of death: 7 February 1917 at the age of 48
Ship sunk just off southwestern Ireland by U-85 whilst inbound from Baltimore to Liverpool
Local memorial: Uig, Timsgarry
Survivor from sinking of HMS Hermes
Alex was the son of Donald (1830) and Annie (1837), and brother to Alexander Andrew (1877), Catherine Ann (1873), Christina (1862), Dorothy (1865), Isabella Ann (1878), John (1871) and Mary (1880) as well as an unnamed infant who lived but for one hour in 1864. .
Stornoway Gazette, 2 March 1917
March 2, 1917
VALTOS OBITUARY - Deep sorrow was felt by the Valtos inhabitants when the sad news of the death of Mr. Alexander MacKay, 18 Valtos, was received on Friday, the 16th ult. Mr. MacKay was a gunner on board H.M.S. ______ and lost his life when that ship was sunk. He was serving on H.M.S. Hermes when that ship went down early in the war, but he got off safely on that occasion. Mr. MacKay was a man of integrity, to whom the poet's line may well be applied:-
"An honest man's the noblest work of God".He leaves behind a widow and four children, also an aged mother, who lived with him. The deepest sympathy of all who knew him goes out towards his relatives in their great sorrow.
Alexander James Macleod, Ardroil Farm
Private ALEXANDER JAMES MACLEOD
Last address in Lewis: Ardroil Farm
Son of the late Donald Alexander Macleod and of Julia F. Macleod, of 22, Forest Rd. Edinburgh. Born at Glasgow.
Service unit: Yorkshire & Lancashire Regiment
Service number: 33545
Date of death: 24 May 1918 at the age of 23
Died suddenly at Sunderland
Interred: Glasgow (Eastwood) Cemetery Spec. Memorial
Local memorial: Uig, Timsgarry; Nicolson Institute WW1, middle panel
Shellshocked in France in March 1918. Alternative Commemoration - buried in Glasgow (Sighthill) Cemetery.
His brother Malcolm B was a surgeon-lieutenant in the Royal Navy.
Alexander Angus Macleod, 28 Tolsta Chaolais
Seaman ALEXANDER ANGUS MACLEOD
Last address in Lewis: 28 Tolsta Chaolais,
Son of Alexander and Annie Macleod, of 28, Tolsta Chaolais, Stornoway, Ross-shire.
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMS Idaho
Service number: 3455SD
Date of birth: 4 June 1896
Date of death: 1 January 1919
Drowned in sinking of HMY Iolaire, was never found
Memorial: Chatham Naval Memorial, panel 32
Local memorial: Tolsta Chaolais
Alexander Macleod, 4 Garenin
Image (c) Mairi M Macritchie
Deckhand ALEXANDER MACLEOD
Last address in Lewis: 4 Garenin
Son of John and Mary Macleod, of 4, Garenin, Carloway, Stomoway, Lewis.
Service unit: Royal Navy, HMS Pekin
Service number: 12625/DA
Date of birth: 8 June 1898
Date of death: 2 December 1918 at the age of 20
Died of influenza in hospital at Chatham
Interred: Grimsby, Scartho Road Cemetery, grave 43. D. 17.
Local memorial: Carloway
Alexander appears in the 1901 census at Garenin, aged 3, the son of John (43) and Mary (42) and brother of Murdo (7), Norman (5) and Maggie (3 months).
His brother Norman served in the Seaforth Highlanders, but survived the war.
Donald Alexander Macrae, Post Office, Callanish
Image courtesy Clan Macrae Roll of Honour
Private DONALD ALEX MACRAE
Last address in Lewis: Post Office Callanish,
Son of Duncan and Mary Macrae
Service unit: 7th Seaforth Highlanders
Service number: S/13018
Enlisted at Fort George
Date of death: 12 October 1916
Killed in action in France
Memorial: Thiepval Memorial, Pier and Face 15C,
Local memorial: East Loch Roag, Callanish
Donald Alex appears in the 1901 census, aged 6, at Callanish Farm House. He is the son of Duncan (50) and Mary (45) and brother of Maggie Mary (4), Johanna (3), Flora (1) and William (2 months). Also present is Dr Victor Alexander Ross (boarder, aged 30), from Lairg, who is a GP; Catherine Mackenzie (16), a general servant and 81-year old Annie Macleod, who is of no occupation and is visiting.
Alexander Saunders, 6 Upper Shader
Private ALEX SAUNDERS
Last address in Lewis: 6 Upper Shader,
Son of Malcolm and Alexandra Ann Macdonald Saunders, of 6, Upper Shader, Barvas,
Service unit: 1st Seaforth Highlanders
Service number: 317185
Enlisted at Stornoway
Date of death: 8 July 1916 at the age of 22
Died of fever at Persian Gulf
Interred: Amara War Cemetery, grave II. D. 10
Local memorial: North Lewis, Borve
Previously wounded twice in France
Alexander appears in the 1901 census at 6 Upper Shader, aged 6, the son of Malm [Malcolm] (40), Alexanderina (35) and brother of Chirsty (11), Donald (8), Roderick (4), John (2) and Mary Ann (2 months).
His brother Donald also served in the Seaforths. He was wounded 4 times and taken POW in March 1918; Roderick was in the RNR, and John in the Trawler section of the RNR. These three all survived the war.
Alexander Martin, 33 Lower Shader
Seaman ALEXANDER MARTIN
Last address in Lewis: 33 Lower Shader
Son of John and Mary Matheson Martin;
Husband of Mary Macleod Martin, of 33, Lower Shader
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMS Rugby
Service number: 3059/A
Date of birth: 10 July 1888
Date of death: 27 November 1918 at the age of 30
Died in an accident
Interred: Greenock Cemetery, grave F. Recess 41
Local memorial: North Lewis, Borve
Alexander appears in the 1891 census at Lower Shader, aged 2, with his parents John and Mary (aged 47) and elder siblings Angus (17), Peggie (16), Murdo (13), Mary (9), Donald (8), Katie Ann (7) and John (5).
Last address in Lewis: 33 Lower Shader
Son of John and Mary Matheson Martin;
Husband of Mary Macleod Martin, of 33, Lower Shader
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMS Rugby
Service number: 3059/A
Date of birth: 10 July 1888
Date of death: 27 November 1918 at the age of 30
Died in an accident
Interred: Greenock Cemetery, grave F. Recess 41
Local memorial: North Lewis, Borve
Alexander appears in the 1891 census at Lower Shader, aged 2, with his parents John and Mary (aged 47) and elder siblings Angus (17), Peggie (16), Murdo (13), Mary (9), Donald (8), Katie Ann (7) and John (5).
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