Seaman DONALD MACLEOD
Last address in Lewis: Upper Bayble
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMY Goissa
Date of death: 15 November 1918 at the age of 37
Ship sunk, mined off the Dardanelles
Local memorial: Point (Garrabost)
Donald is not listed as one of the five casualties from the sinking of Goissa
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William Matheson Maciver, Upper Bayble
Sergeant WILLIAM MATHESON MACIVER
Last address in Lewis: Green Park Upper Bayble,
Service unit: 2nd Rhodesian Infantry
Service number: RR/1153
Date of death: 22 March 1918 at the age of 36
Killed in action in France
Memorial: Pozieres Memorial, Panel 95 - 98
Local memorial: Point (Garrabost)
The 1891 census records William Matheson as a 9-year old, living living at Upper Bayble with his parents Malcolm (61) and Rose (46) as well as his siblings Murdo Nicolson (12), Kenneth (10), George (3), William (5 months), Rose Augusta (20), Jessie Gilmour (17), Mary Jane (13), Margaret (7) and Eliza (5). In total, William is known to have had at least 13 siblings.
His brother Kenneth Mackenzie Maciver was killed in 1918 in an accident in Nyassaland.
His brother James Matheson served as a major in East Africa;
His brother John Thomson was a sergeant during the war.
Last address in Lewis: Green Park Upper Bayble,
Service unit: 2nd Rhodesian Infantry
Service number: RR/1153
Date of death: 22 March 1918 at the age of 36
Killed in action in France
Memorial: Pozieres Memorial, Panel 95 - 98
Local memorial: Point (Garrabost)
The 1891 census records William Matheson as a 9-year old, living living at Upper Bayble with his parents Malcolm (61) and Rose (46) as well as his siblings Murdo Nicolson (12), Kenneth (10), George (3), William (5 months), Rose Augusta (20), Jessie Gilmour (17), Mary Jane (13), Margaret (7) and Eliza (5). In total, William is known to have had at least 13 siblings.
His brother Kenneth Mackenzie Maciver was killed in 1918 in an accident in Nyassaland.
His brother James Matheson served as a major in East Africa;
His brother John Thomson was a sergeant during the war.
Kenneth Mackenzie Maciver, Upper Bayble
Captain KENNETH MACKENZIE MACIVER
Last address in Lewis: Green Park Upper Bayble,
Son of Malcolm and Rose Maciver (nee Mackenzie),
Husband of Hilda Mary Maciver (nee Taylor), of 22, Strathearn Rd., Edinburgh.
Service unit: South Africans - King's Royal Rifle Corps, King's African Rifles, attached 1st
Date of death: 30 October 1918 at the age of 38
Died in an accident in Nyassaland
Interred: Mangochi (Malawi) Town Cemetery, grave 25
Local memorial: Point (Garrabost)
Decoration(s):MC, 3 times mentioned in despatches
A Mining Engineer. Volunteered Aug., 1914. Served in the Cameroons (1914-15), also in France (1916). Wounded at the Battle of Atbara in Kitchener Advance, 1898.
The 1881 census records Kenneth as a 4-month old infant, living at Upper Bayble with his parents Malcolm (50) and Rose (35) as well as his siblings Angus Edward (11),
Rose Augusta (10), James Matheson (8), Jessie Gilmour (7), John Thomson (5), Mary Jane (3) and Murdo Nicolson (2).
By 1891, the family had expanded to include William Matheson (9), George (3) and William (5 months) as well as Margaret (7) and Eliza (5), making it an impressive 13 siblings to Kenneth - at least.
His brother William Matheson Maciver was killed in 1918 whilst serving with the Rhodesians.
His brother James Matheson served as a major in East Africa;
His brother John Thomson was a sergeant during the war.
Last address in Lewis: Green Park Upper Bayble,
Son of Malcolm and Rose Maciver (nee Mackenzie),
Husband of Hilda Mary Maciver (nee Taylor), of 22, Strathearn Rd., Edinburgh.
Service unit: South Africans - King's Royal Rifle Corps, King's African Rifles, attached 1st
Date of death: 30 October 1918 at the age of 38
Died in an accident in Nyassaland
Interred: Mangochi (Malawi) Town Cemetery, grave 25
Local memorial: Point (Garrabost)
Decoration(s):MC, 3 times mentioned in despatches
A Mining Engineer. Volunteered Aug., 1914. Served in the Cameroons (1914-15), also in France (1916). Wounded at the Battle of Atbara in Kitchener Advance, 1898.
The 1881 census records Kenneth as a 4-month old infant, living at Upper Bayble with his parents Malcolm (50) and Rose (35) as well as his siblings Angus Edward (11),
Rose Augusta (10), James Matheson (8), Jessie Gilmour (7), John Thomson (5), Mary Jane (3) and Murdo Nicolson (2).
By 1891, the family had expanded to include William Matheson (9), George (3) and William (5 months) as well as Margaret (7) and Eliza (5), making it an impressive 13 siblings to Kenneth - at least.
His brother William Matheson Maciver was killed in 1918 whilst serving with the Rhodesians.
His brother James Matheson served as a major in East Africa;
His brother John Thomson was a sergeant during the war.
Malcolm Macmillan, 51 Upper Bayble
Seaman MALCOLM MACMILLAN
Last address in Lewis: 51 Upper Bayble,
Son of Malcolm MacMillan, husband to Catherine.
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMY Iolaire
Service number: 1848/D
Date of birth: 18 January 1870
Date of death: 1 January 1919 at the age of 46
Drowned in sinking of HMY Iolaire
Interred: Aignish / Eye Cemetery, grave B. 1. 54
Local memorial: Point (Garrabost)
The 1901 census shows Malcolm at Shader (Point) with his wife Catherine and 9-month old son Malcolm.
Last address in Lewis: 51 Upper Bayble,
Son of Malcolm MacMillan, husband to Catherine.
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMY Iolaire
Service number: 1848/D
Date of birth: 18 January 1870
Date of death: 1 January 1919 at the age of 46
Drowned in sinking of HMY Iolaire
Interred: Aignish / Eye Cemetery, grave B. 1. 54
Local memorial: Point (Garrabost)
The 1901 census shows Malcolm at Shader (Point) with his wife Catherine and 9-month old son Malcolm.
Donald Macleod, 51 Upper Bayble
Private DONALD MACLEOD
Last address in Lewis: 51 Upper Bayble,
Son of Colin Macleod
Service unit: 1st Seaforth Highlanders
Service number: 3/7372
Enlisted at Stornoway
Date of death: 7 January 1916 at the age of 20
Killed in action
Memorial: Basra Memorial, Iraq, Panel 37 and 64
Local memorial: Point (Garrabost)
Donald is shown in the 1901 census, living in a squatters house with his father Colin (48) and mother Catherine (36) as well as his five sisters Catherine (15), Mary (13), Margaret (11), Catherine (3) and Mary (1).
Last address in Lewis: 51 Upper Bayble,
Son of Colin Macleod
Service unit: 1st Seaforth Highlanders
Service number: 3/7372
Enlisted at Stornoway
Date of death: 7 January 1916 at the age of 20
Killed in action
Memorial: Basra Memorial, Iraq, Panel 37 and 64
Local memorial: Point (Garrabost)
Donald is shown in the 1901 census, living in a squatters house with his father Colin (48) and mother Catherine (36) as well as his five sisters Catherine (15), Mary (13), Margaret (11), Catherine (3) and Mary (1).
John Macleod, 43 Upper Bayble
Deckhand JOHN MACLEOD
Last address in Lewis: 43 Upper Bayble,
Son of Murdo and Hanah Macleod;
Husband of Catherine Macdonald Macleod, of 43, Upper Bayble, Stornoway.
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMS Excellent
Service number: 2736/B
Date of birth: 15 April 1878
Date of death: 1 January 1919 at the age of 41
Drowned in sinking of HMY Iolaire
Interred: Sandwick Cemetery, grave O. 1910. 1510/11.
Local memorial: Point (Garrabost)
The 1881 census shows John, aged 3, at 20 Portvoller Road (in Point), living with his parents Murdo (38) and Hannah (35). Also present are his siblings Norman (7), Margaret (4) and Mary (6 months).
Last address in Lewis: 43 Upper Bayble,
Son of Murdo and Hanah Macleod;
Husband of Catherine Macdonald Macleod, of 43, Upper Bayble, Stornoway.
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMS Excellent
Service number: 2736/B
Date of birth: 15 April 1878
Date of death: 1 January 1919 at the age of 41
Drowned in sinking of HMY Iolaire
Interred: Sandwick Cemetery, grave O. 1910. 1510/11.
Local memorial: Point (Garrabost)
The 1881 census shows John, aged 3, at 20 Portvoller Road (in Point), living with his parents Murdo (38) and Hannah (35). Also present are his siblings Norman (7), Margaret (4) and Mary (6 months).
Donald Macleod, 42 Upper Bayble
Leading Seaman DONALD MACLEOD
Last address in Lewis: 42 Upper Bayble,
Son of Donald and Isabella McLeod, of 42, Upper Bayble, Stornoway.
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMS President III
Also quoted on HMS Ardgarvel
Service number: 6994/A
Date of birth: March 1896
Date of death: 31 December 1918 at the age of 21
Died of pneumonia in hospital in Ireland
Interred: Eye / Aignish Cemetery, grave B. 2. 94
Donald is shown aged 4 in a squatters house in Bayble in the 1901 census, living with his parents Donald and Isabella (both aged 32). Also present is his brother Murdo, aged 1 month.
Last address in Lewis: 42 Upper Bayble,
Son of Donald and Isabella McLeod, of 42, Upper Bayble, Stornoway.
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMS President III
Also quoted on HMS Ardgarvel
Service number: 6994/A
Date of birth: March 1896
Date of death: 31 December 1918 at the age of 21
Died of pneumonia in hospital in Ireland
Interred: Eye / Aignish Cemetery, grave B. 2. 94
Donald is shown aged 4 in a squatters house in Bayble in the 1901 census, living with his parents Donald and Isabella (both aged 32). Also present is his brother Murdo, aged 1 month.
John Macleod, 27 Upper Bayble
Seaman JOHN MACLEOD
Last address in Lewis: 27 Upper Bayble,
Son of Peter and Jessie McLeod, of Upper Bayble, Stornoway.
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, Admiralty Transport Hornby Grange
Service number: A/2567
Date of birth: 14 September 1889
Date of death: 12 June 1916 at the age of 27
Drowned off Calais
Interred: Calais Southern Cemetery Plot C, Row 1A, grave 14
John is shown in the 1891 census as a 1-year old, living at Claide Road (Bayble) with his parents Peter (28) and Jessie (27). Also present are his siblings Norman (3) and Norman (3 months).
Of his brothers, Kenneth John drowned off Italy in 1918. Donald, Donald and Norman junior survived the war after serving in the RNR. Norman senior served in the Canadian forces between 1916 and 1918.
Kenneth John Macleod, 27 Upper Bayble
Seaman KENNETH JOHN MACLEOD
Last address in Lewis: 27 Upper Bayble,
Son of Peter Macleod
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve
Date of death: 12 January 1918 at the age of 24
Drowned off Italian coast
Local memorial: Point (Garrabost)
Served with Gordons, discharged with strained heart, resulting from lifting heavy sandbags in trenches. Joined Navy.
Of his brothers, John drowned off Calais in 1916. Donald, Donald and Norman junior survived the war after serving in the RNR. Norman senior served in the Canadian forces between 1916 and 1918.
John Stewart, 26 Upper Bayble
Leading Signaller JOHN STEWART
Last address in Lewis: 26 Upper Bayble,
Son of Donald and Annie McAulay Stewart, of 26, Bayble, Stornoway
Husband of Chirsty McLeod Stewart, of 26, Upper Bayble, Stornoway, Ross-shire.
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, SS Rachel
Service number: 2308C
Date of birth: 3 July 1880
Date of death: 31 May 1917 at the age of 40
Drowned
Memorial: Chatham Naval Memorial, panel 26
Local memorial: Point (Garrabost)
His death is recorded as "Killed or died by means other than disease, accident or enemy action".
The 1881 census shows John (2½) as the grandson of Anne Macaulay at Bayble, and the son of Donald (33) and Anne (28). Their other sons are Aulay (4) and Donald (3 months). A decade later, a John Stewart (15, born at Stornoway) is part of the crew of HMS Impregnable at Devonport. In 1901, he is on board HMS Royal Oak at Malta, with another 98 sailors.
Last address in Lewis: 26 Upper Bayble,
Son of Donald and Annie McAulay Stewart, of 26, Bayble, Stornoway
Husband of Chirsty McLeod Stewart, of 26, Upper Bayble, Stornoway, Ross-shire.
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, SS Rachel
Service number: 2308C
Date of birth: 3 July 1880
Date of death: 31 May 1917 at the age of 40
Drowned
Memorial: Chatham Naval Memorial, panel 26
Local memorial: Point (Garrabost)
His death is recorded as "Killed or died by means other than disease, accident or enemy action".
The 1881 census shows John (2½) as the grandson of Anne Macaulay at Bayble, and the son of Donald (33) and Anne (28). Their other sons are Aulay (4) and Donald (3 months). A decade later, a John Stewart (15, born at Stornoway) is part of the crew of HMS Impregnable at Devonport. In 1901, he is on board HMS Royal Oak at Malta, with another 98 sailors.
Malcolm Maclean, 25 Upper Bayble
Private MALCOLM MACLEAN
Last address in Lewis: 25 Upper Bayble,
Son of John and Mary McLean, of 25, Upper Bayble, Isle of Lewis. Ross and Cromarty.
Service unit: 7th Seaforth Highlanders
Service number: 3/6907
Enlisted at Stornoway
Date of death: 14 July 1916 at the age of 23
Killed in action
Interred: London Cemetery and extension, Longueval, grave 5. E. 11
Local memorial: Point (Garrabost)
Previously wounded in 1915
Malcolm is shown in the 1901 census as an 8-year old living at a squatters house in Bayble, with his parents John (37) and Mary (35) as well as his siblings Christina (6), Angus (3) and Bella (1).
His brothers Angus and Alexander (not shown in census) served in the RNR, but survived the war.
Last address in Lewis: 25 Upper Bayble,
Son of John and Mary McLean, of 25, Upper Bayble, Isle of Lewis. Ross and Cromarty.
Service unit: 7th Seaforth Highlanders
Service number: 3/6907
Enlisted at Stornoway
Date of death: 14 July 1916 at the age of 23
Killed in action
Interred: London Cemetery and extension, Longueval, grave 5. E. 11
Local memorial: Point (Garrabost)
Previously wounded in 1915
Malcolm is shown in the 1901 census as an 8-year old living at a squatters house in Bayble, with his parents John (37) and Mary (35) as well as his siblings Christina (6), Angus (3) and Bella (1).
His brothers Angus and Alexander (not shown in census) served in the RNR, but survived the war.
Norman Macrae, 23 Upper Bayble
Private NORMAN MACRAE
Last address in Lewis: 23 Upper Bayble
Son of Donald MacRae, of 23, Upper Bayble, Stornoway, Scotland.
Service unit: 8th Canadian Infantry (Manitoba Regiment)
Service number: 1528
Date of death: 2 July 1915 at the age of 27
Killed in action in France
Memorial: Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Panel 24 - 26 - 28 - 30.
Date of birth: 1 January 1888
Height: 5 ft 6 in
Complexion: Fair
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Dark brown
Religion: Presbyterian
Trade / occupation: Carpenter
Volunteered at Valcartier on 21 September 1914
Norman is shown in the 1901 census at 23 Upper Bayble with his father Donald (40) and mother Annie (32) as well as his siblings Roderick (12), Isabella (9), Alexander (3) and Neil (1).
His brother Alexander was lost in the torpedoing of SS Buffalo in 1918.
Alexander Macrae, 23 Upper Bayble
Image courtesy Clan Macrae Roll of Honour
Seaman ALEX MACRAE
Last address in Lewis: 23 Upper Bayble,
Son of Donald and Annie MacLeod MacRae, of 23, Upper Bayble, Stornoway, Ross-shire.
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, SS Buffalo
Service number: 6914A
Date of birth: 15 May 1896
Date of death: 13 September 1918 at the age of 20
Ship sunk by UB-64 off Corsewall Point
Memorial: Chatham Naval Memorial, panel 30
Local memorial: Point (Garrabost)
Alex is shown in the 1901 census at 23 Upper Bayble with his father Donald (40) and mother Annie (32) as well as his siblings Norman (14), Roderick (12), Isabella (9) and Neil (1).
His elder brother Norman was killed in action in France in 1915 while serving with the Canadians.
Donald Mackenzie, 23 Upper Bayble
Private DONALD MACKENZIE
Last address in Lewis: 23 Upper Bayble,
Son of Alexander Mackenzie
Service unit: 52nd Canadian Infantry (Manitoba Regiment)
Service number: 439407
Date of death: 17 November 1917 at the age of 25
Died of wounds
Interred: Etaples Military Cemetery, grave XXX. L. 22
Local memorial: Point (Garrabost)
Date of birth: 13 November 1893
Height: 5 ft 6 in
Complexion: Medium
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Brown
Religion: Presbyterian
Trade / occupation: Labourer
Next of kin: A Mckenzie, of 23 U Bayble
Volunteered at Port Arthur on 7 June 1915
Donald is shown on the 1901 census as an 8-year old scholar, the son of Alexander (45) and Flora (42), living at a Squatters House in Bayble. Also present are his siblings
Angus (16), Isabella (14), Roderick (12), Mary A (10), Alexander (6) and Neil (2).
Brothers Alexander and John served in the Gordon Highlanders; Angus and Neil served in the RNR. John is reported to have been killed during the war.
Last address in Lewis: 23 Upper Bayble,
Son of Alexander Mackenzie
Service unit: 52nd Canadian Infantry (Manitoba Regiment)
Service number: 439407
Date of death: 17 November 1917 at the age of 25
Died of wounds
Interred: Etaples Military Cemetery, grave XXX. L. 22
Local memorial: Point (Garrabost)
Date of birth: 13 November 1893
Height: 5 ft 6 in
Complexion: Medium
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Brown
Religion: Presbyterian
Trade / occupation: Labourer
Next of kin: A Mckenzie, of 23 U Bayble
Volunteered at Port Arthur on 7 June 1915
Donald is shown on the 1901 census as an 8-year old scholar, the son of Alexander (45) and Flora (42), living at a Squatters House in Bayble. Also present are his siblings
Angus (16), Isabella (14), Roderick (12), Mary A (10), Alexander (6) and Neil (2).
Brothers Alexander and John served in the Gordon Highlanders; Angus and Neil served in the RNR. John is reported to have been killed during the war.
Donald Mackenzie, 22 Upper Bayble
Seaman DONALD MACKENZIE
Last address in Lewis: 22 Upper Bayble,
Son of Roderick and Catherine MacIver Mackenzie, of 22, Upper Bayble
Husband of Peggie Macleod Mackenzie, of 22, Upper Bayble, Stornoway, Ross-shire.
Service unit: Mercantile Marine Reserve, HMT Wickstead
Service number: 967820
Date of death: 1 January 1919 at the age of 50
Drowned in sinking of HMY Iolaire, was never found
Memorial: Plymouth Naval Memorial, panel 32
Local memorial: Point (Garrabost)
Colin Nicolson, 20 Upper Bayble
Private COLIN NICOLSON
Last address in Lewis: 20 Upper Bayble,
Son of Murdo Nicholson, of Stornoway, Scotland.
Brother of Catherine, Evander, Findlay, Anne and Margaret.
Service unit: 8th Bn Canadian Infantry (Manitoba Regiment)
Service number: 438153
Date of death: 2 March 1916 at the age of 21
Killed in action in France
Interred: Berks Cemetery extension, grave III. A. 52
Local memorial: Point (Garrabost)
Date of birth: 13 March 1896
Height: 5 ft 6 in
Complexion: Ruddy
Eyes: Hazel
Hair: Dark
Religion: Presbyterian
Trade / occupation: Elevatorman
Volunteered at Port Arthur on 23 March 1915
Colin appears on the 1901 census for Point, living at a Squatters House in Bayble with his parents Murdo (35) and Annie (34) as well as his siblings Margaret (8), Evander (6) and Catherine (2).
Last address in Lewis: 20 Upper Bayble,
Son of Murdo Nicholson, of Stornoway, Scotland.
Brother of Catherine, Evander, Findlay, Anne and Margaret.
Service unit: 8th Bn Canadian Infantry (Manitoba Regiment)
Service number: 438153
Date of death: 2 March 1916 at the age of 21
Killed in action in France
Interred: Berks Cemetery extension, grave III. A. 52
Local memorial: Point (Garrabost)
Date of birth: 13 March 1896
Height: 5 ft 6 in
Complexion: Ruddy
Eyes: Hazel
Hair: Dark
Religion: Presbyterian
Trade / occupation: Elevatorman
Volunteered at Port Arthur on 23 March 1915
Colin appears on the 1901 census for Point, living at a Squatters House in Bayble with his parents Murdo (35) and Annie (34) as well as his siblings Margaret (8), Evander (6) and Catherine (2).
John Smith, 17 Upper Bayble
Seaman JOHN SMITH
Last address in Lewis: 17 Upper Bayble,
Son of Angus and Isabella Smith, of Bayble, Stornoway
Husband of Annie Smith, of 17, Upper Bayble, Stornoway, Ross-shire.
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMS Pembroke
Service number: 8055A
Date of birth: February 1886
Date of death: 1 January 1919 at the age of 46
Drowned in sinking of HMY Iolaire, was never found
Memorial: Chatham Naval Memorial, panel 32
Local memorial: Point (Garrabost)
Last address in Lewis: 17 Upper Bayble,
Son of Angus and Isabella Smith, of Bayble, Stornoway
Husband of Annie Smith, of 17, Upper Bayble, Stornoway, Ross-shire.
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMS Pembroke
Service number: 8055A
Date of birth: February 1886
Date of death: 1 January 1919 at the age of 46
Drowned in sinking of HMY Iolaire, was never found
Memorial: Chatham Naval Memorial, panel 32
Local memorial: Point (Garrabost)
Norman Murray, 14 Upper Bayble
Seaman NORMAN MURRAY
Last address in Lewis: 14 Upper Bayble
Son of Murdo and Bella Mackay Murray, of 14, Upper Bayble, Stornoway, Ross-shire.
Service unit: Merchant Marine, SS Elba
Service number: 8702/A
Date of birth: 8 July 1897
Date of death: 28 April 1918 at the age of 24
Ship sunk by UB-103 near Land's End
Memorial: Chatham Naval Memorial, panel 30
Local memorial: Point (Garrabost)
Norman is shown on the 1901 census at the age of 4, living at a squatters' house in Bayble with his parents Murdo (40) and Isabella (36). His siblings Christina (9) and Murdo (6) are also present.
Last address in Lewis: 14 Upper Bayble
Son of Murdo and Bella Mackay Murray, of 14, Upper Bayble, Stornoway, Ross-shire.
Service unit: Merchant Marine, SS Elba
Service number: 8702/A
Date of birth: 8 July 1897
Date of death: 28 April 1918 at the age of 24
Ship sunk by UB-103 near Land's End
Memorial: Chatham Naval Memorial, panel 30
Local memorial: Point (Garrabost)
Norman is shown on the 1901 census at the age of 4, living at a squatters' house in Bayble with his parents Murdo (40) and Isabella (36). His siblings Christina (9) and Murdo (6) are also present.
Norman Murray, 14 Upper Bayble
Private NORMAN MURRAY
Last address in Lewis: 14 Upper Bayble,
Son of Donald and Catherine McLeod Murray, of 14, Upper Bayble, Stornoway, Lewis.
Service unit: 1st Scots Guards
Service number: 14108
Lastly resident at Dunfermline,
Enlisted at Liverpool.
Date of death: 15 September 1916 at the age of 19
Killed in action
Memorial: Thiepval Memorial, Pier and Face 7 D.
Local memorial: Point (Garrabost)
The 1901 census shows Norman as a 4-year old at a squatter's house in Bayble. His mother Catherine is a pauper, and has five other children, namely Annie (15), Christina (14), Annabella (12), Catherine (10) and Murdo (6). The 1891 census also shows the father, Donald.
Murdo served in the RNR and survived the war.
John Matheson, 7 Upper Bayble
Lance Corporal JOHN MATHESON
Last address in Lewis: 7 Upper Bayble,
Son of Norman Matheson
Service unit: 10th Canadian Infantry (Alberta Regiment)
Service number: 20344
Date of death: 22 April 1915 at the age of 33
Killed in action in France
Memorial: Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Panel 24 - 28 - 30.
Local memorial: Point (Garrabost)
Fell shortly after getting across to France.
Date of birth: 7 July 1881
Place of birth: Isle of Lewis
Height: 5 ft 6 in
Complexion: Dark
Eyes: Brown
Hair: Black
Religion: Presbyterian
Trade / occupation: Labourer
Marital status: Married
Next of kin: Nellie Matheson, Wife, of PO 1982 Calgary
Volunteered at Valcartier on 22 September 1914
We find John in the 1891 census as a 9-year old scholar, living with his parents Norman (40) and Chirsty (36), as well as siblings Alexander (12), Norman (11), Jessie (7), Cate (5), Chirsty (2) and Jessie (9 months).
His brothers Alexander, Malcolm and John all served in the RNR and survived the war.
Last address in Lewis: 7 Upper Bayble,
Son of Norman Matheson
Service unit: 10th Canadian Infantry (Alberta Regiment)
Service number: 20344
Date of death: 22 April 1915 at the age of 33
Killed in action in France
Memorial: Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Panel 24 - 28 - 30.
Local memorial: Point (Garrabost)
Fell shortly after getting across to France.
Date of birth: 7 July 1881
Place of birth: Isle of Lewis
Height: 5 ft 6 in
Complexion: Dark
Eyes: Brown
Hair: Black
Religion: Presbyterian
Trade / occupation: Labourer
Marital status: Married
Next of kin: Nellie Matheson, Wife, of PO 1982 Calgary
Volunteered at Valcartier on 22 September 1914
We find John in the 1891 census as a 9-year old scholar, living with his parents Norman (40) and Chirsty (36), as well as siblings Alexander (12), Norman (11), Jessie (7), Cate (5), Chirsty (2) and Jessie (9 months).
His brothers Alexander, Malcolm and John all served in the RNR and survived the war.
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