Private DONALD DRUMMOND
Last address in Lewis: Garrabost
Son of the late Alexander and Jemima Drummond, of Garrabost, Stornoway.
Service unit: 7th Seaforth Highlanders
Service number: S/12696
Enlisted at Dingwall
Date of death: 10 November 1916 at the age of 23
Died of wounds
Interred: Warrington Cemetery, grave C. NC. 717
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John Murray, 12 Upper Garrabost
Private JOHN MURRAY
Last address in Lewis: 12 Upper Garrabost,
Son of Murdo Murray, of 12, Garrabost, Stornoway, Lewis.
Service unit: 1st Cameron Highlanders
Service number: 3/5524
Enlisted at Inverness
Date of death: 3 September 1916 at the age of 19
Killed in action in France
Memorial: Thiepval Memorial, Pier and Face 15B
Local memorial: Point (Garrabost)
John is shown in the 1901 census as a 3-year old, living at 12 Garrabost with his parents Murdo (40) and Isabella (31) as well as his sisters Mary (14), Annie (11), Isabella (8), Christina (6) and Maggie (1).
Donald Macleod, 11 Upper Garrabost
Private DONALD MACLEOD
Last address in Lewis: 11 Upper Garrabost,
Son of Alexander Macleod
Service unit: 1st Cameron Highlanders
Service number: 315548
Enlisted at Inverness
Date of death: 23 September 1916 at the age of 20
Killed in action
Interred: Flatiron Copse Cemetery, Mametz, grave I. H. 38
Local memorial: Point (Garrabost)
His father Alexander served in the RNR, but survived the war
Last address in Lewis: 11 Upper Garrabost,
Son of Alexander Macleod
Service unit: 1st Cameron Highlanders
Service number: 315548
Enlisted at Inverness
Date of death: 23 September 1916 at the age of 20
Killed in action
Interred: Flatiron Copse Cemetery, Mametz, grave I. H. 38
Local memorial: Point (Garrabost)
His father Alexander served in the RNR, but survived the war
John Campbell, 10 Upper Garrabost
Private JOHN CAMPBELL
Last address in Lewis: 10 Upper Garrabost,
Son of Murdo and Margaret Campbell, of 10, Garrabost, Stornaway.
Service unit: 1st Cameron Highlanders
Service number: 3/5517
Enlisted at Inverness
Date of death: 1 March 1915 at the age of 17
Killed in action
Interred: Bethune Town Cemetery, IV. A. 31
Mentioned on family gravestone in Eye Cemetery, Lewis
Local memorial: Point (Garrabost)
John is shown in the 1901 census when he is a 4-year old, living with his parents Murdo (36) and Margaret (35) as well as his siblings Annie (8), Duncan (6) and Roderick (1).
His brother Duncan was killed in 1915 whilst serving with the Gordon Highlanders.
His brother Roderick served with the RNR but survived the war.
Last address in Lewis: 10 Upper Garrabost,
Son of Murdo and Margaret Campbell, of 10, Garrabost, Stornaway.
Service unit: 1st Cameron Highlanders
Service number: 3/5517
Enlisted at Inverness
Date of death: 1 March 1915 at the age of 17
Killed in action
Interred: Bethune Town Cemetery, IV. A. 31
Mentioned on family gravestone in Eye Cemetery, Lewis
Local memorial: Point (Garrabost)
John is shown in the 1901 census when he is a 4-year old, living with his parents Murdo (36) and Margaret (35) as well as his siblings Annie (8), Duncan (6) and Roderick (1).
His brother Duncan was killed in 1915 whilst serving with the Gordon Highlanders.
His brother Roderick served with the RNR but survived the war.
Duncan Campbell, 10 Upper Garrabost
Private DUNCAN CAMPBELL
Last address in Lewis: 10 Upper Garrabost,
Son of Murdo and Margaret Campbell
Service unit: 2nd Gordon Highlanders
Service number: 3/5810
Enlisted at Stornoway
Date of death: 16 May 1915 at the age of 21
Killed in action in France
Memorial: Le Touret Memorial, Panel 39 to 41
Mentioned on family gravestone in Eye Cemetery, Lewis
Local memorial: Point (Garrabost)
Duncan is shown in the 1901 census when he is a 6-year old, living with his parents Murdo (36) and Margaret (35) as well as his siblings Annie (8), John (4) and Roderick (1).
His brother John was killed in 1915 whilst serving with the Cameron Highlanders.
His brother Roderick served with the RNR but survived the war.
Last address in Lewis: 10 Upper Garrabost,
Son of Murdo and Margaret Campbell
Service unit: 2nd Gordon Highlanders
Service number: 3/5810
Enlisted at Stornoway
Date of death: 16 May 1915 at the age of 21
Killed in action in France
Memorial: Le Touret Memorial, Panel 39 to 41
Mentioned on family gravestone in Eye Cemetery, Lewis
Local memorial: Point (Garrabost)
Duncan is shown in the 1901 census when he is a 6-year old, living with his parents Murdo (36) and Margaret (35) as well as his siblings Annie (8), John (4) and Roderick (1).
His brother John was killed in 1915 whilst serving with the Cameron Highlanders.
His brother Roderick served with the RNR but survived the war.
Donald Campbell, 8A Upper Garrabost
Private DONALD CAMPBELL
Last address in Lewis: 8A Upper Garrabost,
Only son of Christina Campbell, of Garrabost, Lewis, and the late Murdo Campbell.
Service unit: 1st Gordon Highlanders
Service number: 3/5798
Date of death: 21 April 1916 at the age of 23
Died of pneumonia
Interred: Etaples Military Cemetery, grave VI. E. 8A
Mentioned on family gravestone in Eye Cemetery, Lewis
Local memorial: Point (Garrabost)
Highland News, 27th May 1916
Garrabost Soldier's Death
Of all those from this township who took partin the early stages of the cruel struggle in France, there is now none left without being either wounded, killed or prisoners. Of the many sore bereavements arising in connection with the war, perhaps the hardest are the cases of those widows left to mourn the loss of an only son. Sad to say, we have many such cases to-day in Lewis. One of these is Widow Christina Campbell, daughter of Mr Torquil Macleod, No 8 Garrabost. At the beginning of the war her only son, Donald, joined hte regiment, the 1st Gordon Highlanders. He continued to take part in the many feats of that gallant regiment until he was wounded on the 25th November, 1914. Recovering from his wound, he soon rejoined. Though he spent two winters in the trenches, it was in the latter end of March he contracted a severe cold, which developed into pheumonia. He died in the first week of April, int eh 20th General Hospital, in his 24th year. Dr Clayton, in writing to his mother, says: -"As the doctor who looked after your boy before he died, I feel I should like to tell you what a splendid fellow I thought him. He had rather a distressing illness, which made him very breathless, but his cheerful patience was wonderful. I shall never forget his smile, and his courage during those last edays. You have lost a real good boy, and I am very sorry indeed for you, and I hope this small testimony of mine may comfort you a little." His nurse, Miss Annabel Macleod, a nitve of Kershader, Lochs, speaks in high terms of the Christian patience and resignation with which Donald Campbell bore his distressing illenss. He was very much respected in his native township as a kind and warm-hearted young man, and as the weeks pass by, he will be sorely missed, not only by his own relatives, but by his acquaintances in his native village.
Last address in Lewis: 8A Upper Garrabost,
Only son of Christina Campbell, of Garrabost, Lewis, and the late Murdo Campbell.
Service unit: 1st Gordon Highlanders
Service number: 3/5798
Date of death: 21 April 1916 at the age of 23
Died of pneumonia
Interred: Etaples Military Cemetery, grave VI. E. 8A
Mentioned on family gravestone in Eye Cemetery, Lewis
Local memorial: Point (Garrabost)
Highland News, 27th May 1916
Garrabost Soldier's Death
Of all those from this township who took partin the early stages of the cruel struggle in France, there is now none left without being either wounded, killed or prisoners. Of the many sore bereavements arising in connection with the war, perhaps the hardest are the cases of those widows left to mourn the loss of an only son. Sad to say, we have many such cases to-day in Lewis. One of these is Widow Christina Campbell, daughter of Mr Torquil Macleod, No 8 Garrabost. At the beginning of the war her only son, Donald, joined hte regiment, the 1st Gordon Highlanders. He continued to take part in the many feats of that gallant regiment until he was wounded on the 25th November, 1914. Recovering from his wound, he soon rejoined. Though he spent two winters in the trenches, it was in the latter end of March he contracted a severe cold, which developed into pheumonia. He died in the first week of April, int eh 20th General Hospital, in his 24th year. Dr Clayton, in writing to his mother, says: -"As the doctor who looked after your boy before he died, I feel I should like to tell you what a splendid fellow I thought him. He had rather a distressing illness, which made him very breathless, but his cheerful patience was wonderful. I shall never forget his smile, and his courage during those last edays. You have lost a real good boy, and I am very sorry indeed for you, and I hope this small testimony of mine may comfort you a little." His nurse, Miss Annabel Macleod, a nitve of Kershader, Lochs, speaks in high terms of the Christian patience and resignation with which Donald Campbell bore his distressing illenss. He was very much respected in his native township as a kind and warm-hearted young man, and as the weeks pass by, he will be sorely missed, not only by his own relatives, but by his acquaintances in his native village.
Donald Macdonald, 5 Upper Garrabost
Sergeant DONALD MACDONALD
Last address in Lewis: 5 Upper Garrabost,
Son of Margaret Macdonald, of 4, Garrabost, Stornaway, Lewis, and the late Donald Macdonald.
Service unit: 1st Labour Corps, originally Seaforth Highlanders
Service number: 671
Enlisted at Stornoway
Date of death: 24 April 1918 at the age of 25
Killed in action
Interred: Boulogne Eastern Cemetery, grave IX. A. 18
Local memorial: Point (Garrabost)
We regret to learn that Pte Donald Macdonald, Upper Garrabost, has been killed in action. Pte Macdonald was a regular and came over with the Seaforth Highlanders from India to France. He had previously been wounded, losing the sight in one eye. Much sympathy is felt for the bereaved relatives.
Last address in Lewis: 5 Upper Garrabost,
Son of Margaret Macdonald, of 4, Garrabost, Stornaway, Lewis, and the late Donald Macdonald.
Service unit: 1st Labour Corps, originally Seaforth Highlanders
Service number: 671
Enlisted at Stornoway
Date of death: 24 April 1918 at the age of 25
Killed in action
Interred: Boulogne Eastern Cemetery, grave IX. A. 18
Local memorial: Point (Garrabost)
We regret to learn that Pte Donald Macdonald, Upper Garrabost, has been killed in action. Pte Macdonald was a regular and came over with the Seaforth Highlanders from India to France. He had previously been wounded, losing the sight in one eye. Much sympathy is felt for the bereaved relatives.
John Mackenzie sen, 5 Upper Garrabost
Private JOHN MACKENZIE senior
Last address in Lewis: 5 Upper Garrabost,
Son of Evander and Mary Mackenzie, of 5, Garrabost, Stornoway.
Service unit: 2nd Gordon Highlanders
Service number: 3/5800
Enlisted at Stornoway
Date of death: 13 February 1916 at the age of 19
Killed in action
Interred: Norfolk Cemetery, Becordel-Becourt, grave I. A. 35
Local memorial: Point (Garrabost)
John is shown in the 1901 census aged 2, at 5 Garrabost with his parents Evander and Mary (both aged 40) as well as his siblings Chirstina (15), Roderick (13), Mary (11), Kenneth (9), John (6), and Evander (4).
His brother Evander was killed in the first day of the Battle of the Somme, in 1916.
His brothers John and Roderick served in the RNR, but survived the war.
Last address in Lewis: 5 Upper Garrabost,
Son of Evander and Mary Mackenzie, of 5, Garrabost, Stornoway.
Service unit: 2nd Gordon Highlanders
Service number: 3/5800
Enlisted at Stornoway
Date of death: 13 February 1916 at the age of 19
Killed in action
Interred: Norfolk Cemetery, Becordel-Becourt, grave I. A. 35
Local memorial: Point (Garrabost)
John is shown in the 1901 census aged 2, at 5 Garrabost with his parents Evander and Mary (both aged 40) as well as his siblings Chirstina (15), Roderick (13), Mary (11), Kenneth (9), John (6), and Evander (4).
His brother Evander was killed in the first day of the Battle of the Somme, in 1916.
His brothers John and Roderick served in the RNR, but survived the war.
Evander Mackenzie, 5 Upper Garrabost
Private EVANDER MACKENZIE
Last address in Lewis: 5 Upper Garrabost,
Service unit: 2nd Seaforth Highlanders
Service number: 3/7455
Enlisted at Stornoway
Date of death: 1 July 1916 at the age of 19
Killed in action on the Somme
Memorial: Thiepval Memorial, Pier and Face 15C
Local memorial: Point (Garrabost)
Evander is shown in the 1901 census at 5 Garrabost with his parents Evander and Mary (both aged 40) as well as his siblings Chirstina (15), Roderick (13), Mary (11), Kenneth (9), John (6), and Evander (4).
His brother John was killed in action in 1916.
His brothers John and Roderick served in the RNR, but survived the war.
Last address in Lewis: 5 Upper Garrabost,
Service unit: 2nd Seaforth Highlanders
Service number: 3/7455
Enlisted at Stornoway
Date of death: 1 July 1916 at the age of 19
Killed in action on the Somme
Memorial: Thiepval Memorial, Pier and Face 15C
Local memorial: Point (Garrabost)
Evander is shown in the 1901 census at 5 Garrabost with his parents Evander and Mary (both aged 40) as well as his siblings Chirstina (15), Roderick (13), Mary (11), Kenneth (9), John (6), and Evander (4).
His brother John was killed in action in 1916.
His brothers John and Roderick served in the RNR, but survived the war.
John Macdonald, 2 Upper Garrabost
Seaman JOHN MACDONALD
Last address in Lewis: 2 Upper Garrabost,
Son of Donald and Mary Macdonald, of 2, Upper Garrabost, Stornoway.
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMT Emley
Service number: 14142/DA
Date of birth: 3 January 1899
Date of death: 28 April 1918 at the age of 19
Ship sunk by mine
Memorial: Chatham Naval Memorial, panel 30
Mentioned on family gravestone in Eye Cemetery, Lewis
Local memorial: Point (Garrabost)
John is shown in the 1901 census as a 3-year old with his parents Donald (37) and Mary (29), staying with his grandparents Neil and Isabella at 2 Garrabost.
His brother Donald served in the Ross Mountain Battery and survived the war.
Last address in Lewis: 2 Upper Garrabost,
Son of Donald and Mary Macdonald, of 2, Upper Garrabost, Stornoway.
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMT Emley
Service number: 14142/DA
Date of birth: 3 January 1899
Date of death: 28 April 1918 at the age of 19
Ship sunk by mine
Memorial: Chatham Naval Memorial, panel 30
Mentioned on family gravestone in Eye Cemetery, Lewis
Local memorial: Point (Garrabost)
John is shown in the 1901 census as a 3-year old with his parents Donald (37) and Mary (29), staying with his grandparents Neil and Isabella at 2 Garrabost.
His brother Donald served in the Ross Mountain Battery and survived the war.
George Macsween, 1 Upper Garrabost
Private GEORGE MACSWEEN
Last address in Lewis: 1 Upper Garrabost,
Son of John and Annie MacSween, of 1, Upper Garrabost, Stornoway.
Service unit: 4th Gordon Highlanders
Service number: 1595
Enlisted at Aberdeen
Date of death: 16 June 1915 at the age of 24
Killed in action in Flanders
Memorial: Le Touret Memorial, Panel 39 to 41
Local memorial: Point (Garrabost); Nicolson Institute WW1, right panel
Was slightly wounded the previous day, but refused to go down the line to have his wounded looked to, as he desired to be in the attack which was coming off the next day, in which he fell. He was a student at Aberdeen Training college, when he joined the Gordons.
George is shown in the 1901 census as a 9-year old at home with his parents John (46) and Annie (36) as well as his sisters Annie (13) and Catherine (7).
Norman Macleod, 13 New Garrabost
Private NORMAN MACLEOD
Last address in Lewis: 13 New Garrabost
Son of Mrs. Christina Macleod, of 13, New Garrabost
Service unit: 28th Canadian Infantry (Saskatchewan Regiment)
Service number: 424347
Date of death: 6 June 1916 at the age of 28
Killed in action in France
Memorial: Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Panel 18 - 26 - 28
Date of birth: 20 September 1892
Height: 5 ft 6 in
Complexion: Dark
Eyes: Brown
Hair: Black
Religion: Presbyterian
Trade / occupation: Labourer
Next of kin: Christina Macleod, Mother, of Garrabost
Volunteered at Dauphin on 2 February 1915
Travelled with 6 others to Winnipeg across 1,000 miles, walked 250 miles through swamp
His brother John also served with the Canadian Army, but was discharged in 1916 after being gassed.
Last address in Lewis: 13 New Garrabost
Son of Mrs. Christina Macleod, of 13, New Garrabost
Service unit: 28th Canadian Infantry (Saskatchewan Regiment)
Service number: 424347
Date of death: 6 June 1916 at the age of 28
Killed in action in France
Memorial: Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Panel 18 - 26 - 28
Date of birth: 20 September 1892
Height: 5 ft 6 in
Complexion: Dark
Eyes: Brown
Hair: Black
Religion: Presbyterian
Trade / occupation: Labourer
Next of kin: Christina Macleod, Mother, of Garrabost
Volunteered at Dauphin on 2 February 1915
Travelled with 6 others to Winnipeg across 1,000 miles, walked 250 miles through swamp
His brother John also served with the Canadian Army, but was discharged in 1916 after being gassed.
Alexander Mackay, 52 Lower Garrabost
Leading Seaman ALEX MACKAY
Last address in Lewis: 52 Lower Garrabost,
Son of Kenneth Mackay
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMT Merse
Service number: 4690B
Date of death: 22 May 1917 at the age of 31
Died in mining of ship
Memorial: Chatham Naval Memorial, panel 26
Local memorial: Point (Garrabost)
Stornoway Gazette, 1917
Mr Kenneth Mackay, Free Church Elder, Garrabost, has received official intimation that his son, Alexander Mackay, leading seaman RNR, was killed when his ship was blown up through striking a mine in the Irish Channel on 22 May 1917. For the past two years he had been doing patrol duty in the Channel, with Holyhead as a base. At the outbreak of war he was in Canada, and came over with the first batch of Naval Reservists in answer to the mobilisation summons. Deepest sympathy is extended to his widow (who herself is in a delicate state of health) and her child; also to his father, who within a year has lost his wife and son. A son and step-son also died in Canada within six months of each other some years ago. Mrs Mackay has received the following letter from the Rear-Admiral in command at Holyhead:
"Dear Mrs Mackay,
No doubt you have already received from the Admiralty the sad news of the death of your husband. On behalf of the officers and men attached to this Base, I beg to offer you our deepest sympathy in your sad bereavement. A memorial service was held here yesterday, which was attended by all the officers and men and a great many of the local inhabitants".
The Rear-Admiral also enclosed a programme of the service.
Last address in Lewis: 52 Lower Garrabost,
Son of Kenneth Mackay
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMT Merse
Service number: 4690B
Date of death: 22 May 1917 at the age of 31
Died in mining of ship
Memorial: Chatham Naval Memorial, panel 26
Local memorial: Point (Garrabost)
Stornoway Gazette, 1917
Mr Kenneth Mackay, Free Church Elder, Garrabost, has received official intimation that his son, Alexander Mackay, leading seaman RNR, was killed when his ship was blown up through striking a mine in the Irish Channel on 22 May 1917. For the past two years he had been doing patrol duty in the Channel, with Holyhead as a base. At the outbreak of war he was in Canada, and came over with the first batch of Naval Reservists in answer to the mobilisation summons. Deepest sympathy is extended to his widow (who herself is in a delicate state of health) and her child; also to his father, who within a year has lost his wife and son. A son and step-son also died in Canada within six months of each other some years ago. Mrs Mackay has received the following letter from the Rear-Admiral in command at Holyhead:
"Dear Mrs Mackay,
No doubt you have already received from the Admiralty the sad news of the death of your husband. On behalf of the officers and men attached to this Base, I beg to offer you our deepest sympathy in your sad bereavement. A memorial service was held here yesterday, which was attended by all the officers and men and a great many of the local inhabitants".
The Rear-Admiral also enclosed a programme of the service.
Murdo Mackenzie, 51 Lower Garrabost
Gunner MURDO MACKENZIE
Last address in Lewis: 51 Lower Garrabost,
Son of Kenneth and Annie Mackenzie, of 51, Garrabost, Stornoway.
Service unit: Royal Garrison Artillery, 4th Highland Battery
Service number: 4379
Enlisted at Stornoway
Date of death: 5 June 1915 at the age of 19
Died of wounds sustained the previous day
Interred: Pink Farm Cemetery, Helles Spec. Mem. 60
Local memorial: Point (Garrabost); Nicolson Institute WW1, middle panel
The 1901 census shows Murdo (5) at home with his parents Kenneth and Annie (both aged 51) as well as his siblings Mary (20), John (14), John (12) and Kenneth (10).
His brother Kenneth was lost in action in August 1918.
Kenneth Mackenzie, 51 Lower Garrabost
Private KENNETH MACKENZIE
Last address in Lewis: 51 Lower Garrabost,
Son of Kenneth and Annie MacKenzie, of 51, Lower Garrabost, Stornoway, Scotland.
Service unit: 43rd Canadian Infantry (Manitoba Regiment)
Service number: 153063
Date of death: 28 August 1918 at the age of 28
Killed in action
Memorial: Vimy Memorial,
Local memorial: Point (Garrabost)
Date of birth: 3 June 1890
Height: 6 ft 1 in
Complexion: Ruddy
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Brown
Religion: Presbyterian
Trade / occupation: Labourer
Volunteered at Winnipeg on 23 June 1915
The 1901 census shows Kenneth (10) at home with his parents Kenneth and Annie (both aged 51) as well as his siblings Mary (20), John (14), John (12) and Murdo (5).
His brother Murdo served in the Ross Moutain Battery, and died of wounds in 1915. His brother John served in the Cameron Highlanders but survived the war.
Stornoway Gazette, 13 September 1918
We regret to learn that Mr Kenneth Mackenzie, Lower Garrabost, received word this week that his son Kenneth, Canadians, has fallen in France. This is the second son sacrificed in this war. Murdo, who was a very promising student in the Nicolson School, was killed three years ago in Gallipoli> What increases the sadness in this case is the fact that Mr Mackenzie himself has been for a long time now confined to bed with a very serious illness. Though Garrabost has become accustomed to these sad trials the whole community extend their sincere sympathy to the bereaved parents, brothers and sisters in this case.
Last address in Lewis: 51 Lower Garrabost,
Son of Kenneth and Annie MacKenzie, of 51, Lower Garrabost, Stornoway, Scotland.
Service unit: 43rd Canadian Infantry (Manitoba Regiment)
Service number: 153063
Date of death: 28 August 1918 at the age of 28
Killed in action
Memorial: Vimy Memorial,
Local memorial: Point (Garrabost)
Date of birth: 3 June 1890
Height: 6 ft 1 in
Complexion: Ruddy
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Brown
Religion: Presbyterian
Trade / occupation: Labourer
Volunteered at Winnipeg on 23 June 1915
The 1901 census shows Kenneth (10) at home with his parents Kenneth and Annie (both aged 51) as well as his siblings Mary (20), John (14), John (12) and Murdo (5).
His brother Murdo served in the Ross Moutain Battery, and died of wounds in 1915. His brother John served in the Cameron Highlanders but survived the war.
Stornoway Gazette, 13 September 1918
We regret to learn that Mr Kenneth Mackenzie, Lower Garrabost, received word this week that his son Kenneth, Canadians, has fallen in France. This is the second son sacrificed in this war. Murdo, who was a very promising student in the Nicolson School, was killed three years ago in Gallipoli> What increases the sadness in this case is the fact that Mr Mackenzie himself has been for a long time now confined to bed with a very serious illness. Though Garrabost has become accustomed to these sad trials the whole community extend their sincere sympathy to the bereaved parents, brothers and sisters in this case.
Murdo Mackay, 50 Lower Garrabost
Seaman MURDO MACKAY
Last address in Lewis: 50 Lower Garrabost,
Son of Murdo and Mary Mackay
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMT Sanda
Service number: 3882A
Date of birth: 8 December 1891
Date of death: 25 September 1915 at the age of 24
Ship sunk by fire from shore battery at Blankenberge, Belgium
Interred: Eye / Aignish Cemetery, grave D. 1. 4.
Local memorial: Point (Garrabost)
The 1901 census shows Murdo (8) with his parents Murdo (54) and Mary (50) with his siblings John (12), Malcolm (10), Mary (27) and Annie (6) as well as a large number of visitors from the village of Aird Tong, north of Stornoway.
Murdo's brother Malcolm served with the Canadian Army and John served with the RNR. Both survived the war
Last address in Lewis: 50 Lower Garrabost,
Son of Murdo and Mary Mackay
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMT Sanda
Service number: 3882A
Date of birth: 8 December 1891
Date of death: 25 September 1915 at the age of 24
Ship sunk by fire from shore battery at Blankenberge, Belgium
Interred: Eye / Aignish Cemetery, grave D. 1. 4.
Local memorial: Point (Garrabost)
The 1901 census shows Murdo (8) with his parents Murdo (54) and Mary (50) with his siblings John (12), Malcolm (10), Mary (27) and Annie (6) as well as a large number of visitors from the village of Aird Tong, north of Stornoway.
Murdo's brother Malcolm served with the Canadian Army and John served with the RNR. Both survived the war
John Smith, 48 Lower Garrabost
Seaman JOHN SMITH
Last address in Lewis: 48 Lower Garrabost,
Son of John and Marion Campbell Smith, of 22, South Bragar, Stornoway;
Husband of Christina Smith, of 48, Lower Garrabost, Stornoway.
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMT John High
Service number: 1963/SD
Date of birth: August 1870
Date of death: 6 August 1916 at the age of 47
Ship sunk by U-75 in the White Sea
Memorial: Chatham Naval Memorial, panel 19
Local memorial: Point (Garrabost)
John is shown in the 1871 census as a 4-year old, living at South Bragar with his parents John (40) and Marion (36). Also present are his siblings Malcolm (14), Angus (11), Marion (4) and Peggy (6 months). The family is also shown in the censuses of 1881 and 1891.
Last address in Lewis: 48 Lower Garrabost,
Son of John and Marion Campbell Smith, of 22, South Bragar, Stornoway;
Husband of Christina Smith, of 48, Lower Garrabost, Stornoway.
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMT John High
Service number: 1963/SD
Date of birth: August 1870
Date of death: 6 August 1916 at the age of 47
Ship sunk by U-75 in the White Sea
Memorial: Chatham Naval Memorial, panel 19
Local memorial: Point (Garrabost)
John is shown in the 1871 census as a 4-year old, living at South Bragar with his parents John (40) and Marion (36). Also present are his siblings Malcolm (14), Angus (11), Marion (4) and Peggy (6 months). The family is also shown in the censuses of 1881 and 1891.
Malcolm Macdonald, 43 Lower Garrabost
Sergeant MALCOLM MACDONALD
Last address in Lewis: 43 Lower Garrabost,
Son of John and Effie Macdonald, of 43, Garrabost, Stornoway.
Service unit: 1st Gordon Highlanders
Service number: 315809
Enlisted at Stornoway
Date of death: 16 May 1915 at the age of 21
Killed in action
Memorial: Le Touret Memorial, Panel 39 to 41
Local memorial: Point (Garrabost); Nicolson Institute WW1, left panel
His brothers Donald and Alexander served in the RNR; his brother Roderick was in the Merchant Navy. These three brothers all survived the war.
Last address in Lewis: 43 Lower Garrabost,
Son of John and Effie Macdonald, of 43, Garrabost, Stornoway.
Service unit: 1st Gordon Highlanders
Service number: 315809
Enlisted at Stornoway
Date of death: 16 May 1915 at the age of 21
Killed in action
Memorial: Le Touret Memorial, Panel 39 to 41
Local memorial: Point (Garrabost); Nicolson Institute WW1, left panel
His brothers Donald and Alexander served in the RNR; his brother Roderick was in the Merchant Navy. These three brothers all survived the war.
John Macleod, 30 Lower Garrabost
Deckhand JOHN MACLEOD
Last address in Lewis: 30 Lower Garrabost,
Son of Alexander and Catherine Macleod, of Garrabost;
Husband of Maggie Macleod, of 30, Lower Garrabost, Stornoway.
Service unit: Mercantile Marine Reserve, HMS Victor
Service number: 968097
Date of death: 1 January 1919 at the age of 37
Drowned in sinking of HMY Iolaire
Interred: Eye / Aignish Cemetery, grave D. A. 24
Local memorial: Point (Garrabost)
Last address in Lewis: 30 Lower Garrabost,
Son of Alexander and Catherine Macleod, of Garrabost;
Husband of Maggie Macleod, of 30, Lower Garrabost, Stornoway.
Service unit: Mercantile Marine Reserve, HMS Victor
Service number: 968097
Date of death: 1 January 1919 at the age of 37
Drowned in sinking of HMY Iolaire
Interred: Eye / Aignish Cemetery, grave D. A. 24
Local memorial: Point (Garrabost)
Alexander Macleod, 30 Lower Garrabost
Private ALEX MACLEOD
Last address in Lewis: 30 Lower Garrabost,
Son of Angus and Margaret Macleod, of 30, Garrabost, Stornoway, Lewis.
Service unit: 2nd Seaforth Highlanders
Service number: 3/6940
Enlisted at Stornoway
Date of death: 1 July 1916 at the age of 23
Killed in action in France
Memorial: Thiepval Memorial, Pier and Face 15C
Local memorial: Point (Garrabost)
His brother John also served in the Seaforth Highlanders, but survived the war.
From the battalion's war diary
The battalion is in action at the start of the Battle of the Somme, and was to incur severe casualties. The total number of dead for this one day (irrespective of rank) was 77, but the war diary singles out the heavy toll amongst officers (17). The number of wounded was 271, with 53 reported missing. This should be offset against a battalion strength of 947. The total number of dead from the British Army stands close to 60,000 for 1 July 1916 alone.
The entry from the war diary can be found in a here.
There were 15 Lewis casualties on this day.
Last address in Lewis: 30 Lower Garrabost,
Son of Angus and Margaret Macleod, of 30, Garrabost, Stornoway, Lewis.
Service unit: 2nd Seaforth Highlanders
Service number: 3/6940
Enlisted at Stornoway
Date of death: 1 July 1916 at the age of 23
Killed in action in France
Memorial: Thiepval Memorial, Pier and Face 15C
Local memorial: Point (Garrabost)
His brother John also served in the Seaforth Highlanders, but survived the war.
From the battalion's war diary
The battalion is in action at the start of the Battle of the Somme, and was to incur severe casualties. The total number of dead for this one day (irrespective of rank) was 77, but the war diary singles out the heavy toll amongst officers (17). The number of wounded was 271, with 53 reported missing. This should be offset against a battalion strength of 947. The total number of dead from the British Army stands close to 60,000 for 1 July 1916 alone.
The entry from the war diary can be found in a here.
There were 15 Lewis casualties on this day.
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