Private MALCOLM GUNN
Last address in Lewis: 15 Eorodale,
Son of Murdo and Margaret Gunn
Service unit: 2nd Seaforth Highlanders
Service number: 3/7267
Enlisted at Stornoway
Date of death: 1 July 1916
Killed in action in France
Memorial: Thiepval Memorial, Pier and Face 15 C
Local memorial: North Lewis, Cross
His battalion's war diary is transcribed from this link.
Malcolm is shown in the 1901 census, aged 6, at home with his parents Murdo (45) and Margaret (39) as well as his siblings John (13), Johanna (11), Margaret (9) and Mary (1).
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Alexander Morrison, 14 Eorodale
Private ALEX MORRISON
Last address in Lewis: 14 Eorodale,
Son of Kenneth Morrison, of 14, Eorodale, Port-of-Ness, Stornoway, and the late Catherine Morrison
Service unit: 2nd Seaforth Highlanders
Service number: 3/7429
Enlisted at Stornoway
Date of death: 1 July 1916 at the age of 20
Killed in action in France
Memorial: Thiepval Memorial, Pier and Face 15 C
Local memorial: North Lewis, Cross
The battalion's war diary is transcribed from this link.
Alexander is shown in the 1901 census, aged 6, at 15 Eorodale, with his parents Kenneth (31) and Catherine (34), as well as his siblings Catherine (4) and Gormilia (8 months).
Last address in Lewis: 14 Eorodale,
Son of Kenneth Morrison, of 14, Eorodale, Port-of-Ness, Stornoway, and the late Catherine Morrison
Service unit: 2nd Seaforth Highlanders
Service number: 3/7429
Enlisted at Stornoway
Date of death: 1 July 1916 at the age of 20
Killed in action in France
Memorial: Thiepval Memorial, Pier and Face 15 C
Local memorial: North Lewis, Cross
The battalion's war diary is transcribed from this link.
Alexander is shown in the 1901 census, aged 6, at 15 Eorodale, with his parents Kenneth (31) and Catherine (34), as well as his siblings Catherine (4) and Gormilia (8 months).
John Macleod, 13 Eorodale
Deckhand JOHN MACLEOD
Last address in Lewis: 13 Eorodale,
Son of Donald and Mary Macdonald Macleod, of 13, Eorodale, Ness, Stornoway.
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMS Attentive III
Service number: 15739/DA
Date of birth: 15 October 1898
Date of death: 1 January 1919 at the age of 20
Drowned in sinking of HMY Iolaire
Interred: Old Ness Cemetery
Local memorial: North Lewis, Cross
John features in the 1901 census, aged 2, the youngest of the six children of Donald (45) and Mary (48). His older siblings are Donald (17), Maggie (15), Annie (13), Henrietta (11) and Johanna (9).
Last address in Lewis: 13 Eorodale,
Son of Donald and Mary Macdonald Macleod, of 13, Eorodale, Ness, Stornoway.
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMS Attentive III
Service number: 15739/DA
Date of birth: 15 October 1898
Date of death: 1 January 1919 at the age of 20
Drowned in sinking of HMY Iolaire
Interred: Old Ness Cemetery
Local memorial: North Lewis, Cross
John features in the 1901 census, aged 2, the youngest of the six children of Donald (45) and Mary (48). His older siblings are Donald (17), Maggie (15), Annie (13), Henrietta (11) and Johanna (9).
Murdo Macdonald, 9 Eorodale
Seaman MURDO MACDONALD
Last address in Lewis: 9 Eorodale,
Son of Norman Macdonald
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMS Otway
Service number: 2790/B
Date of birth: January 1872
Date of death: 22 July 1917
Ship sunk by U-boat
Memorial: Chatham Naval Memorial, panel 26,
Local memorial: North Lewis, Cross
Murdo is seen in the 1881 census, aged 8, living at 62 Lionel with his parents Norman (48) and Isabella (42) as well as siblings Catherine (16), Donald (13), Mary (11), Margaret (5) and Alexander (1). The family had moved to Eorodale by 1891.
Stornoway Gazette
Murdo Macdonald, RNR, who lost his life in the Otway disaster, belonged to Eorodale, where his sisters reside. He was home on leave a short time ago, He was a great favourite in the district, being of a very kind and genial disposition and always ready to do a good turn to a neighbour. His brother Donald, who was serving with the Canadians, was killed a few months ago. Much sympathy is expressed for the bereaved sisters and brother (who is in Canada), having lost their two brothers within such a short time and such fine specimens of manhood as is seldom seen.
Last address in Lewis: 9 Eorodale,
Son of Norman Macdonald
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMS Otway
Service number: 2790/B
Date of birth: January 1872
Date of death: 22 July 1917
Ship sunk by U-boat
Memorial: Chatham Naval Memorial, panel 26,
Local memorial: North Lewis, Cross
Murdo is seen in the 1881 census, aged 8, living at 62 Lionel with his parents Norman (48) and Isabella (42) as well as siblings Catherine (16), Donald (13), Mary (11), Margaret (5) and Alexander (1). The family had moved to Eorodale by 1891.
Stornoway Gazette
Murdo Macdonald, RNR, who lost his life in the Otway disaster, belonged to Eorodale, where his sisters reside. He was home on leave a short time ago, He was a great favourite in the district, being of a very kind and genial disposition and always ready to do a good turn to a neighbour. His brother Donald, who was serving with the Canadians, was killed a few months ago. Much sympathy is expressed for the bereaved sisters and brother (who is in Canada), having lost their two brothers within such a short time and such fine specimens of manhood as is seldom seen.
Donald Macdonald, 9 Eorodale
Private DONALD MACDONALD
Last address in Lewis: 9 Eorodale,
Brother of Murdo Macdonald; son of Norman and Isabella Morrison
Service unit: Canadians
Date of birth: 1867
Date of death: 1917
Killed in France
Local memorial: North Lewis, Cross
No military references have (so far) been found for this casualty. Investigations are on-going.
A Donald Macdonald is found in the 1871 census, living at Skigersta Road, Cross, aged 4, with his parents Norman (40) and Isabella (32) as well as siblings Catherine (6) and Mary (1). A decade later, in 1881, the family has moved to 62 Lionel, and has younger children Murdo (8), Margaret (5) and Alexander (1). By 1891, the family has moved to Earsdale [Eorodale].
Donald is mentioned in this tribute in the Stornoway Gazette from 1917:
Murdo Macdonald, RNR, who lost his life in the Otway disaster, belonged to Eorodale, where his sisters reside. He was home on leave a short time ago, He was a great favourite in the district, being of a very kind and genial disposition and always ready to do a good turn to a neighbour. His brother Donald, who was serving with the Canadians, was killed a few months ago. Much sympathy is expressed for the bereaved sisters and brother (who is in Canada), having lost their two brothers within such a short time and such fine specimens of manhood as is seldom seen.
Last address in Lewis: 9 Eorodale,
Brother of Murdo Macdonald; son of Norman and Isabella Morrison
Service unit: Canadians
Date of birth: 1867
Date of death: 1917
Killed in France
Local memorial: North Lewis, Cross
No military references have (so far) been found for this casualty. Investigations are on-going.
A Donald Macdonald is found in the 1871 census, living at Skigersta Road, Cross, aged 4, with his parents Norman (40) and Isabella (32) as well as siblings Catherine (6) and Mary (1). A decade later, in 1881, the family has moved to 62 Lionel, and has younger children Murdo (8), Margaret (5) and Alexander (1). By 1891, the family has moved to Earsdale [Eorodale].
Donald is mentioned in this tribute in the Stornoway Gazette from 1917:
Murdo Macdonald, RNR, who lost his life in the Otway disaster, belonged to Eorodale, where his sisters reside. He was home on leave a short time ago, He was a great favourite in the district, being of a very kind and genial disposition and always ready to do a good turn to a neighbour. His brother Donald, who was serving with the Canadians, was killed a few months ago. Much sympathy is expressed for the bereaved sisters and brother (who is in Canada), having lost their two brothers within such a short time and such fine specimens of manhood as is seldom seen.
Malcolm Morrison, 6 Eorodale
Private MALCOLM MORRISON
Last address in Lewis: 6 Eorodale,
Son of Donald and Annie Morrison, of 6, Eorodale, Ness, Stornoway.
Service unit: 1st Cameron Highlanders
Service number: 3/5402
Enlisted at Inverness
Date of death: 23 September 1918 at the age of 26
Killed in action in France
Interred: Marteville communal cemetery, Attilly, grave B. 15.
Local memorial: North Lewis, Cross
Decoration(s): Mons Star
Malcolm is shown in the 1901 census at 8 Eorodale, aged 6, with his parents Donald (37) and Annie (40) as well as younger brother Angus (3). Angus served in the RNR but survived the war.
Last address in Lewis: 6 Eorodale,
Son of Donald and Annie Morrison, of 6, Eorodale, Ness, Stornoway.
Service unit: 1st Cameron Highlanders
Service number: 3/5402
Enlisted at Inverness
Date of death: 23 September 1918 at the age of 26
Killed in action in France
Interred: Marteville communal cemetery, Attilly, grave B. 15.
Local memorial: North Lewis, Cross
Decoration(s): Mons Star
Malcolm is shown in the 1901 census at 8 Eorodale, aged 6, with his parents Donald (37) and Annie (40) as well as younger brother Angus (3). Angus served in the RNR but survived the war.
Murdo Campbell, 4 Eorodale
Seaman MURDO CAMPBELL
Last address in Lewis: 4 Eorodale,
Son of Donald and Catherine Campbell, of 4, Eorodale, Ness, Stornoway.
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMS Matthew Flynn
Service number: 20536/DA
Date of birth: 28 May 1900
Date of death: 1 January 1919 at the age of 18
Drowned in sinking of HMY Iolaire
Interred: Old Ness Cemetery
Local memorial: North Lewis, Cross
Murdo is shown in the 1901 census, aged 2, at 5 Eorodale with his parents Donald (40) and Catherine (32), as well as his siblings Christina (13), Erick (9), Norman (7) and Donald (5).
His brother Donald also served in the RNR; his brother Norman was in the Gordon Highlanders. Both these survived the war.
Last address in Lewis: 4 Eorodale,
Son of Donald and Catherine Campbell, of 4, Eorodale, Ness, Stornoway.
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMS Matthew Flynn
Service number: 20536/DA
Date of birth: 28 May 1900
Date of death: 1 January 1919 at the age of 18
Drowned in sinking of HMY Iolaire
Interred: Old Ness Cemetery
Local memorial: North Lewis, Cross
Murdo is shown in the 1901 census, aged 2, at 5 Eorodale with his parents Donald (40) and Catherine (32), as well as his siblings Christina (13), Erick (9), Norman (7) and Donald (5).
His brother Donald also served in the RNR; his brother Norman was in the Gordon Highlanders. Both these survived the war.
Norman Mackenzie, 3 Eorodale
Private NORMAN MACKENZIE
Last address in Lewis: 3 Eorodale,
Son of Finlay Mackenzie
Service unit: 2nd Seaforth Highlanders
Service number: 3/7277
Enlisted at Stornoway
Date of death: 23 August 1915 at the age of 18
Killed in action in France
Interred: Sucrerie Military Cemetery, Colincamps, grave I. AA. 3.
Local memorial: North Lewis, Cross
Norman is shown in the 1901 census aged 4, at 17 Eorodale, at home with his parents Finlay (45) and Margaret (40). Also present are his siblings Donald (13), John (11), Margaret (8) and Angus (6).
His brother Donald was in the RNR; Angus in the 2nd Seaforth Highlanders and John in the Canadian Navy. These three all survived the war.
Donald Macdonald, 2 Eorodale
Private DONALD MACDONALD
Last address in Lewis: 2 Eorodale,
Son of Donald and Effie McDonald, of 2, Eorodale, Port of Ness, Stornoway.
Service unit: 2nd Seaforth Highlanders
Service number: S/26486
Enlisted at Glasgow
Date of death: 19 October 1918 at the age of 22
Killed in action in France
Interred: Queant Road Cemetery, Buissy, grave I. A. 2
Local memorial: North Lewis, Cross
Donald is shown at 6 Eorodale in the 1901 census, aged 5, with his parents Donald (40) and Henrietta (36); Effie is a contraction of Henrietta. Also present are Donald's siblings Dolina (11) and John (3).
From the battalion's war diary
The battalion is action around Villers-en-Cauchies, in northern France.
A certain amount of shelling. Preparations of attack on 20th inst, coy commanders conference etc. Battn HQ moved up into the open in front of VILLERS EN CAUCHIES at 6pm and coys assembled in positions at 11pm. Rain started at 6pm and continued without cease all night and following day.
Last address in Lewis: 2 Eorodale,
Son of Donald and Effie McDonald, of 2, Eorodale, Port of Ness, Stornoway.
Service unit: 2nd Seaforth Highlanders
Service number: S/26486
Enlisted at Glasgow
Date of death: 19 October 1918 at the age of 22
Killed in action in France
Interred: Queant Road Cemetery, Buissy, grave I. A. 2
Local memorial: North Lewis, Cross
Donald is shown at 6 Eorodale in the 1901 census, aged 5, with his parents Donald (40) and Henrietta (36); Effie is a contraction of Henrietta. Also present are Donald's siblings Dolina (11) and John (3).
From the battalion's war diary
The battalion is action around Villers-en-Cauchies, in northern France.
A certain amount of shelling. Preparations of attack on 20th inst, coy commanders conference etc. Battn HQ moved up into the open in front of VILLERS EN CAUCHIES at 6pm and coys assembled in positions at 11pm. Rain started at 6pm and continued without cease all night and following day.
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