Private KENNETH MACLEAN
Last address in Lewis: 8 Guershader,
Son of Murdo and Mary MacLean.
Service unit: 3rd Canadian Infantry (Central Ontario Regiment)
Service number: 67
Date of death: 6 November 1917 at the age of 37
Killed in action
Memorial: Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Panel 18 - 24 - 26 - 30
Local memorial: Lewis War Memorial
Date of birth: 25 September 1887
Place of birth: Isle of Lewis
Height: 5 ft 9 in
Complexion: Fair
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Brown
Religion: Presbyterian
Trade / occupation: Stonemason
Volunteered at Winnipeg on 9 December 1914
Stornoway Gazette
Pte Kenneth Maclean, Canadian Infantry, son of Mr M Maclean, 8
Guershader, was killed in action on 6 November 1917 in France. Writing
to his mother, his lieutenant says:
"I regret very much to inform you of the death of your son. Kenneth was
held in the highest esteem by the boys of no 12 and myself. He was
instantly killed in the attack of 6/11/17, while going over to meet the
enemy. He was properly buried by his own comreades. The boys of no 12
and myself wish you to accept our heartfelt sympathy. We were proud of
your son".
His platoon sergeant wrote:
"I have a sad duty to perform in writing you this letter, but I think
you'd like to know that Ken was amongst his chums and that we did all we
could be done for him that night in the field. Ken often spoke to me
about you and I know how much and how often he thought of his mother. He
was in my section and a better soldier or more cheerful comrade never
stepped. I know what a terrible blow this must be to you and send you my
deepest sympathy on behalf of myself and his comrades."
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George Macdonald, 7 Guershader
Sergeant GEORGE MACDONALD
Last address in Lewis: 7 Guershader,
Son of Alexander MacDonald.
Service unit: 21st Canadian Infantry (Eastern Ontario Regiment)
Service number: 59616
Date of death: 9 May 1917 at the age of 26
Killed in action in France
Memorial: Vimy Memorial,
Local memorial: Lewis War Memorial
Date of birth: 23 May 1890
Place of birth: Isle of Lewis
Height: 5 ft 11 in
Complexion: Dark
Eyes: Brown
Hair: Black
Religion: Presbyterian
Trade / occupation: Shipfitter
Volunteered at Lindsay, ON on 15 March 1915
Stornoway Gazette
Mr and Mrs Alexander Macdonald, 7 Guershader, have received official confirmation that their son, Lance-Corporal George Macdonald, Canadian contingent, was killed in action in France on 9th May. This gallant soldier was in Canada for about a year before war broke out, and immediately enlisted in the Dominion's Overseas Forces. He had been two years in France in the thick of othe fighting, but came through without a scratch till the day on which he was killed. He was 26 years of age and had been serving his apprenticeship as a fitter in Greenock before emigrating to Canada. The sorrowing parents and family have the sincere sympathy of the entire community in their sore bereavement. Mr and Mrs Macdonald have another son serving, namely Pte John Angus Macdonald, Seaforth Highlanders.
Last address in Lewis: 7 Guershader,
Son of Alexander MacDonald.
Service unit: 21st Canadian Infantry (Eastern Ontario Regiment)
Service number: 59616
Date of death: 9 May 1917 at the age of 26
Killed in action in France
Memorial: Vimy Memorial,
Local memorial: Lewis War Memorial
Date of birth: 23 May 1890
Place of birth: Isle of Lewis
Height: 5 ft 11 in
Complexion: Dark
Eyes: Brown
Hair: Black
Religion: Presbyterian
Trade / occupation: Shipfitter
Volunteered at Lindsay, ON on 15 March 1915
Stornoway Gazette
Mr and Mrs Alexander Macdonald, 7 Guershader, have received official confirmation that their son, Lance-Corporal George Macdonald, Canadian contingent, was killed in action in France on 9th May. This gallant soldier was in Canada for about a year before war broke out, and immediately enlisted in the Dominion's Overseas Forces. He had been two years in France in the thick of othe fighting, but came through without a scratch till the day on which he was killed. He was 26 years of age and had been serving his apprenticeship as a fitter in Greenock before emigrating to Canada. The sorrowing parents and family have the sincere sympathy of the entire community in their sore bereavement. Mr and Mrs Macdonald have another son serving, namely Pte John Angus Macdonald, Seaforth Highlanders.
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