Seaman FINLAY MACLEOD
Last address in Lewis: 46 Ranish,
Son of Roderick and Dolina Macleod, of 46, Ranish.
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, PT Bega
Service number: 7786A
Date of birth: November 1896
Date of death: 18 June 1917 at the age of 20
Ship sunk by U-boat north of Shetland
Memorial: Chatham Naval Memorial, panel 26
Local memorial: North Lochs, Crossbost
His brother Donald served in the RNR and Neil in the Merchant Navy; both these survived the war.
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Finlay Nicolson, 13 Ranish
Private FINLAY NICOLSON
Last address in Lewis: 13 Ranish,
Service unit: Seaforth Highlanders
Service number: 3/7120
Enlisted at Stornoway
Date of death: 22 December 1914 at the age of 19
Killed in action in France
Memorial: Le Touret Memorial, Panel 38 and 39
Local memorial: North Lochs, Crossbost
Decoration(s):Mons Star
Mentioned on family gravestone in Crossbost Cemetery, Lewis
Finlay appears in the 1901 census, aged 5, one of the 6 children of Marth (?) (32), Ann (38), the others being Donald (15), Rodrick (13), William (11), John (6) and Maggie (2).
His brothers Donald, William and John all served in the RNR during the war, and survived.
Finlay Macdonald, 3 Ranish
Seaman FINLAY MACDONALD
Last address in Lewis: 3 Ranish,
Son of Angus and Mary McDonald, of 3, Ranish.
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMT Balfour
Service number: 7789/A
Date of birth: 27 January 1897
Date of death: 28 November 1917 at the age of 19
Ship was rammed and sunk off LV Royal Sovereign
Memorial: Chatham Naval Memorial, panel 26,
Local memorial: North Lochs, Crossbost
His father Angus served in the Mercantile Marine Reserve, but survived the war.
Stornoway Gazette
Another name has to be added to the long list of Raerinish victims of the war. It is that of Finlay Macdonald, son of Angus Macdonald, 3 Raerinish. Finlay had just attained his 19th year. He was so light-hearted and fearless a lad as has ever gone forth from this township. Although young in years, he had already won a peculiar place in the affections of all who knew him. The genial and happy expression ever to be seen on his face and the gentleness of his every action gave him an individuality, irresistibly attractive. Great must be the grief of such a loving and dutiful son.
Last address in Lewis: 3 Ranish,
Son of Angus and Mary McDonald, of 3, Ranish.
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMT Balfour
Service number: 7789/A
Date of birth: 27 January 1897
Date of death: 28 November 1917 at the age of 19
Ship was rammed and sunk off LV Royal Sovereign
Memorial: Chatham Naval Memorial, panel 26,
Local memorial: North Lochs, Crossbost
His father Angus served in the Mercantile Marine Reserve, but survived the war.
Stornoway Gazette
Another name has to be added to the long list of Raerinish victims of the war. It is that of Finlay Macdonald, son of Angus Macdonald, 3 Raerinish. Finlay had just attained his 19th year. He was so light-hearted and fearless a lad as has ever gone forth from this township. Although young in years, he had already won a peculiar place in the affections of all who knew him. The genial and happy expression ever to be seen on his face and the gentleness of his every action gave him an individuality, irresistibly attractive. Great must be the grief of such a loving and dutiful son.
Finlay Montgomery, 1 Habost, Lochs
Seaman FINLAY MONTGOMERY
Last address in Lewis: 1 Habost, Lochs,
Son of Roderick and Catherine Montgomery, of Habost, Lochs, Stornoway.
Headmaster of Achiltibuie School, Coigach.
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, SS Harrow
Service number: 9106/A
Date of birth: 28 July 1886
Date of death: 8 September 1917 at the age of 31
Died in mining of ship off Whitby
Interred: Laxay Cemetery In northeast part
Local memorials: Park, Kershader and Kinloch (under 4 Balallan); Nicolson Institute WW1, right panel
Stornoway Gazette
Seaman Finlay Montgomery RNR son of Mrs Montgomery, 1 Habost, Lochs, was killed at sea on 8 September. Finlay was a gunner on board a merchantman which was mined or torpedoed on the northeast of England. His body was recovered and taken to Whitby, from whence it was conveyed by rail and steamer to Stornoway. The burial took palce at Laxay Cemetery at 11.30 pm on the 15th September 1917. Deep sympathy is extended to the poor widow, his mother, in her sad bereavement, and it is to be feared the shock caused by the news has proved too much for her physical frame, as she is now seriously ill. The little village of Habost mourns over the death of Finlay, as he was undoubtedly very popular from his boyhood upwards. He was one of Mr John Smith's (now at Breasclet) best scholars, and after secury a bursary passed into the Nicolson Institute where he received his secondary education. He was trained for the teaching profession in Aberdeen, and held appointments at Melvig, Dundee and Auchiltibuie. He was headmaster of the last-named school, and was greatly loved by the people of the district, as was clearly manifested in their gift of a purse of sovereigns before he enlisted in the RNR. He was one of the best athletes of Lochs, as was his father before him, and the youths of the place will miss his happy smile in refereeing their favourite games, which he himself was the first to institute. For the last two years of his life, however, a marked change had come over him. In his early life he was an entusiast in physical things, but latterly he became an entusiast for the cause of Jesus Christ, and we believe it was his firm intention to enter the ministry of the Free Church. Alas, however, death claimed him at the early age of 31 years. We laid his mortal remains to rest in Laxay Cemetery at 11.30 on Saturday night, where he was buried by the light of the lantern. Here, like the hero of Corunna, we left him alone with his glory.
Last address in Lewis: 1 Habost, Lochs,
Son of Roderick and Catherine Montgomery, of Habost, Lochs, Stornoway.
Headmaster of Achiltibuie School, Coigach.
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, SS Harrow
Service number: 9106/A
Date of birth: 28 July 1886
Date of death: 8 September 1917 at the age of 31
Died in mining of ship off Whitby
Interred: Laxay Cemetery In northeast part
Local memorials: Park, Kershader and Kinloch (under 4 Balallan); Nicolson Institute WW1, right panel
Stornoway Gazette
Seaman Finlay Montgomery RNR son of Mrs Montgomery, 1 Habost, Lochs, was killed at sea on 8 September. Finlay was a gunner on board a merchantman which was mined or torpedoed on the northeast of England. His body was recovered and taken to Whitby, from whence it was conveyed by rail and steamer to Stornoway. The burial took palce at Laxay Cemetery at 11.30 pm on the 15th September 1917. Deep sympathy is extended to the poor widow, his mother, in her sad bereavement, and it is to be feared the shock caused by the news has proved too much for her physical frame, as she is now seriously ill. The little village of Habost mourns over the death of Finlay, as he was undoubtedly very popular from his boyhood upwards. He was one of Mr John Smith's (now at Breasclet) best scholars, and after secury a bursary passed into the Nicolson Institute where he received his secondary education. He was trained for the teaching profession in Aberdeen, and held appointments at Melvig, Dundee and Auchiltibuie. He was headmaster of the last-named school, and was greatly loved by the people of the district, as was clearly manifested in their gift of a purse of sovereigns before he enlisted in the RNR. He was one of the best athletes of Lochs, as was his father before him, and the youths of the place will miss his happy smile in refereeing their favourite games, which he himself was the first to institute. For the last two years of his life, however, a marked change had come over him. In his early life he was an entusiast in physical things, but latterly he became an entusiast for the cause of Jesus Christ, and we believe it was his firm intention to enter the ministry of the Free Church. Alas, however, death claimed him at the early age of 31 years. We laid his mortal remains to rest in Laxay Cemetery at 11.30 on Saturday night, where he was buried by the light of the lantern. Here, like the hero of Corunna, we left him alone with his glory.
Finlay Mackay, 18 Carloway
Private FINLAY MACKAY
Last address in Lewis: 18 Carloway,
Son of Donald and Isabella Mackay, of 18, Carloway, Stornoway.
Service unit: B company, 2nd Seaforth Highlanders
Service number: 3/6688
Enlisted at Stornoway
Date of death: 25 April 1915 at the age of 24
Killed in action at St Julien
Interred: Seaforth Cemetery, Cheddar Villa, grave B. 1. (Headstone "A" 68).
Local memorial: Carloway
Had joined firing-line in October 1914
Finlay appears in the 1901 census at Carloway, aged 10, the son of Donald and Isabella and brother of Kate (13), Donald (12) and Angus (6).
His brother Angus was in the Royal Naval Division, interned in Holland; Donald served in the US Army.
Battalion war diary for 25 April 1915
The battalion has moved from Bailleul in France to a position near Wieltje, northeast of Ypres in Belgium. Their involvement with the battle starts today.
Very wet indeed.
Moved into position for attack at 4 am.
Attack commences at 5.30 am. Brigades from left to right. R Warwickshire Reg - Seaforth Highlanders - R Dublin Fusiliers - R Irish Fusiliers.
Came under heavy fire when getting into position before attack commenced. Finally took up a position and dug in as well.
6.30 am Absolutely great except for a great deal of shelling on eastern flank. Line readjusted and altered after dark. Trenches improved.From right to left companies B C D
Very wet day till 8 am - fine afternoon. Weather was very hot and sunny. There was a great deal of shelling all the time.
Officers killed: 20
Killed: 61
Wounded: 239
Died of wounds: 12
Missing: 16
Finlay Maclean, 21 Callanish
Private FINLAY MACLEAN
Last address in Lewis: 21 Callanish,
Service unit: 2nd Seaforth Highlanders
Service number: 3/7344
Enlisted at Stornoway
Date of death: 14 April 1917 at the age of 19
Killed in action in France
Interred: Brown's Copse Cemetery Roeux, III. F. 15.
Local memorial: East Loch Roag, Callanish
Finlay appears in the 1901 census at 21B Callanish, aged 4, the son of Finlay (51) and Annie (44) and brother of Mary (16), Donald (12), Chirsty (10), Donald (8), Kenneth (5) and Maggie Ann (2).
His brothers Kenneth and Donald also served in the Seaforths, and were killed in action in 1917 and 1916 respectively. His brother Hugh also served, but survived the war.
Battalion war diary for 14 April 1917
The battalion is in action around Fampoux, northern France
The Bn was removed to the Black Line and remained there.
Last address in Lewis: 21 Callanish,
Service unit: 2nd Seaforth Highlanders
Service number: 3/7344
Enlisted at Stornoway
Date of death: 14 April 1917 at the age of 19
Killed in action in France
Interred: Brown's Copse Cemetery Roeux, III. F. 15.
Local memorial: East Loch Roag, Callanish
Finlay appears in the 1901 census at 21B Callanish, aged 4, the son of Finlay (51) and Annie (44) and brother of Mary (16), Donald (12), Chirsty (10), Donald (8), Kenneth (5) and Maggie Ann (2).
His brothers Kenneth and Donald also served in the Seaforths, and were killed in action in 1917 and 1916 respectively. His brother Hugh also served, but survived the war.
Battalion war diary for 14 April 1917
The battalion is in action around Fampoux, northern France
The Bn was removed to the Black Line and remained there.
Finlay Maclean, 35B Breasclete
Private FINLAY MACLEAN
Last address in Lewis: 35B Breasclete,
Son of Murdo and Christina McLean, of 35, Breasclet, Uig, Stornoway.
Service unit: 2nd Seaforth Highlanders
Service number: 3/7116
Enlisted at Stornoway
Date of death: 5 November 1915 at the age of 20
Died of wounds sustained the previous day
Interred: Beauval Communal cemetery, grave C. 25
Local memorial: East Loch Roag, Callanish
Finlay appears in the 1901 census, aged 5, at 35B Breasclete, the son of Murdo (35) and Chirsty (36) and brother of John (8), Catherine (3) and Mary (1).
His brother Murdo served in the RNR and survived the war.
Battalion war diary for 5 November 1915
The battalion is in northern France, midway between Amiens and Arras.
Misty early, some rain later, but it held up, though it was dull threatening. Continued work as on 5th [sic] Nov, early mist helped us a lot. 48th Div bombarded Germans on our left, but without causing retaliation on us.
Finlay Maciver, 54 Lower Barvas
Sergeant FINLAY MACIVER
Son of the late Kenneth and Eliza Maciver. B.Sc. (Aberdeen).
Last address in Lewis: 54 Lower Barvas (Barvas Cottage)
Service unit: 13th Yorkshire Regiment (formerly 199 Army Veterinary Corps)
Service number: 33890
Enlisted at Stornoway
Date of death: 22 March 1918 at the age of 24
Killed in action in France
Mentioned on family gravestone in Bosta Cemetery, Great Bernera
Memorial: Arras Memorial, Bay 5
Local memorial: Nicolson Institute WW1, left panel
His brother James served in the US Army; his brother John A.served in the Ross Mountain Battery. These two survived the war.
Stornoway Gazette, 12 April 1918
It was with feelings of deep regret that the people of this district [Barvas] learned of the death in action of Finlay Maciver, son of the gamekeeper, Mr Maciver. After a distinguished career at Aberdeen University, Finlay took his degree in agriculture in 1915 and soon afterwards enlisted voluntarily in the Veterinary Corps, where he attained the rank of sergeant. Some time ago, a number of members of that regiment were transferred to Infantry Regiments and he was attached to the 13th Yorkshires. On 21st March, his regiment went into the trenches and on the 22nd a shell, which landed on the fire bay, killed him and five others of his company.
During the short periods (during holidays which he had spent at Barvas) Finlay had endeared himself to all classes of the community and much sympathy is felt for the family in their sore bereavement.
Also mentioned in tribute to Nicolson Institute Old Boys
Finlay Macritchie, 46 Lower Barvas
Seaman FINLAY MACRITCHIE
Last address in Lewis: 46 Lower Barvas,
Son of John and Annie McRitchie, of 46, Lower Barvas, Stornoway, Ross-shire; husband of Catherine McRitchie, of 80, Greenfield St., Govan, Glasgow.
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMS Invincible
Service number: 2512/B
Date of birth: 20 November 1884
Date of death: 31 May 1916
Memorial: Chatham Naval Memorial, panel 18,
Lost in Battle of Jutland
Finlay appears in the 1901 census at 46 Lower Barvas, aged 17, with his parents John and Ann (both aged 40) and his younger siblings William (14), Angus (11), Barbara (9), John (5) and Kenneth (2).
His brothers John and Kenneth also served in the RNR but survived the war.
Last address in Lewis: 46 Lower Barvas,
Son of John and Annie McRitchie, of 46, Lower Barvas, Stornoway, Ross-shire; husband of Catherine McRitchie, of 80, Greenfield St., Govan, Glasgow.
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMS Invincible
Service number: 2512/B
Date of birth: 20 November 1884
Date of death: 31 May 1916
Memorial: Chatham Naval Memorial, panel 18,
Lost in Battle of Jutland
Finlay appears in the 1901 census at 46 Lower Barvas, aged 17, with his parents John and Ann (both aged 40) and his younger siblings William (14), Angus (11), Barbara (9), John (5) and Kenneth (2).
His brothers John and Kenneth also served in the RNR but survived the war.
Finlay Morrison, 19 South Dell
Seaman FINLAY MORRISON
Last address in Lewis: 19 South Dell,
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMT Sophron
Service number: 9104/A
Date of birth: 5 February 1898
Date of death: 22 August 1917
Ship sunk by mine
Interred: Edinburgh (Seafield) Cemetery Screen Wall M. 377
Local memorial: North Lewis, Cross
Finlay appears in the 1901 census at 30 South Dell aged 3 with his mother Ann (48) and siblings Angus (18), Catherine (15), Alexander (12), Norman (9) and John (6).
His brothers Alexander and Angus also served in the RNR, and did not survive the war (see separate entries). His brother John did survive the war, having served in the Ross Mountain Battery.
Finlay Smith, 19 Habost, Ness
Sapper FINLAY SMITH
Last address in Lewis: 19 Habost, Ness,
Son of Mary Smith, of 19, Habost, Ness, Stornoway, Scotland, and the late John Smith.
Service unit: Canadian Engineers
Service number: 887744
Date of death: 19 January 1919 at the age of 29
Died of pneumonia in Canada.
Interred: Saskatoon (Woodlawn) Cemetery, grave War P. 44. B. 55. G. C.
Local memorial: North Lewis, Cross
Wounded in action in France and lost the sight of this left eye. Returned to Canada after discharge
Date of birth: 4 July 1889
Place of birth: Isle of Lewis
Height: 5 ft 9 in
Complexion: Fair
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Fair
Religion: Presbyterian
Trade / occupation: Teamster
Last address in Lewis: 19 Habost, Ness
Current address: Humboldt, SK
Volunteered at Humboldt on 6 March 1916
Finlay is shown in the 1891 census, aged 1, living with his grandparents John (67) and Ann (68) as well as his parents John (26) and Mary (31) and siblings Henriette (9), Mary (6) and Angus (4).
His brother John was killed in 1915 whilst serving with the Seaforth Highlanders.
Last address in Lewis: 19 Habost, Ness,
Son of Mary Smith, of 19, Habost, Ness, Stornoway, Scotland, and the late John Smith.
Service unit: Canadian Engineers
Service number: 887744
Date of death: 19 January 1919 at the age of 29
Died of pneumonia in Canada.
Interred: Saskatoon (Woodlawn) Cemetery, grave War P. 44. B. 55. G. C.
Local memorial: North Lewis, Cross
Wounded in action in France and lost the sight of this left eye. Returned to Canada after discharge
Date of birth: 4 July 1889
Place of birth: Isle of Lewis
Height: 5 ft 9 in
Complexion: Fair
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Fair
Religion: Presbyterian
Trade / occupation: Teamster
Last address in Lewis: 19 Habost, Ness
Current address: Humboldt, SK
Volunteered at Humboldt on 6 March 1916
Finlay is shown in the 1891 census, aged 1, living with his grandparents John (67) and Ann (68) as well as his parents John (26) and Mary (31) and siblings Henriette (9), Mary (6) and Angus (4).
His brother John was killed in 1915 whilst serving with the Seaforth Highlanders.
Finlay Maclean, 4 North Street, Sandwick
Name in portrait incorrect
Private FINLAY MACLEAN
Last address in Lewis: 4 North Street, Sandwick
Son of John and Henrietta Maclean
Husband to Catherine Ball, latter living at 48 Milton Street, Partick, Glasgow
Service unit: 10th Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)
Service number: 16895
Date of death: 5 May 1918 at the age of 27
Died of wounds in Ruchill Hospital Glasgow. Was wounded at Loos
Interred: Lambhill Cemetery, Glasgow, Sec. O. Grave 1482
Local memorial: Lewis War Memorial
His brother Donald served in the RNR but survived the war.
Finlay Macleod, 4 Aird, Point
Seaman FINLAY MACLEOD
Last address in Lewis: 4 Aird,
Son of Finlay and Effie MacLeod, of Aird Point, Stornoway.
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMS Pembroke
Service number: 1449SD
Date of death: 25 September 1919 at the age of 22
Died of illness contracted on service
Interred: Aignish / Eye Cemetery, grave A. 2. 66.
His brother Kenneth was lost at sea in 1918; his other brother Donald served in the Gordon Highlanders.
Last address in Lewis: 4 Aird,
Son of Finlay and Effie MacLeod, of Aird Point, Stornoway.
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMS Pembroke
Service number: 1449SD
Date of death: 25 September 1919 at the age of 22
Died of illness contracted on service
Interred: Aignish / Eye Cemetery, grave A. 2. 66.
His brother Kenneth was lost at sea in 1918; his other brother Donald served in the Gordon Highlanders.
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