Private NORMAN MORRISON
Last address in Lewis: 48, Back Street, Habost, Ness,
Son of Alexander Morrison
Service unit: Canadians, Fort Garry Horse
Service number: 421106
Date of death: 2 April 1918 at the age of 28
Killed in action in France
Interred: Roye New British Cemetery, grave II. AA. 16
Date of birth: 22 August 1890
Place of birth: Barvas
Height: 5 ft 7 in
Complexion: Ruddy
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Fair / medium
Religion: Presbyterian
Trade / occupation: Motor driver
Volunteered at Winnipeg on 18 May 1915
Stornoway Gazette
Alex Morrison, Back Street, Habost, has been informed that his son
Norman, who was serving with the Canadians, has been killed in action.
Norman emigrated to Canada several years ago and came over with one of
the first contingents. He leaves a young widow and family in England.
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Norman Campbell, 41 Habost, Ness
Sapper NORMAN CAMPBELL
Last address in Lewis: 41 Habost, Ness,
Service unit: Royal Engineers
Service number: 36297
Date of death: 23 March 1916 at the age of 27
Died in hospital in Manchester
Interred: Ness (St Peter) Old Churchyard
Local memorial: North Lewis, Cross
Discharged 18 January 1916
His brother Murdo died of wounds in Palestine in 1917 having served with the King's Own Scottish Borderers; his brother Alexander John was lost in the Iolaire Disaster of 1919, having served in the RNR. His brother Roderick served with the Seaforth Highlanders but survived the war.
Murdo Campbell, 41 Habost, Ness
Seaman MURDO CAMPBELL
Last address in Lewis: 41 Habost, Ness,
Son of Roderick and Margaret Campbell, 41 Habost, Ness
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve
Date of death: 31 March 1919 at the age of 19
Was discharged, medically unfit. Died at home of TB
Local memorial: North Lewis, Cross
His brother Norman served in the Seaforth Highlanders and survived the war.
Last address in Lewis: 41 Habost, Ness,
Son of Roderick and Margaret Campbell, 41 Habost, Ness
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve
Date of death: 31 March 1919 at the age of 19
Was discharged, medically unfit. Died at home of TB
Local memorial: North Lewis, Cross
His brother Norman served in the Seaforth Highlanders and survived the war.
Murdo Campbell, 41 Habost, Ness
Private MURDO CAMPBELL
Last address in Lewis: 41 Habost, Ness,
Service unit: 1/4th King's Own Scottish Borderers
Service number: 203368
Enlisted at Glasgow
Date of death: 19 April 1917 at the age of 30
Died of wounds in Palestine
Memorial: Jerusalem Memorial, panel 18
Local memorial: North Lewis, Cross
Murdo appears in the 1901 census at 59 Habost, aged 14. He lives there with his parents John (50) and Bella (38) as well as his siblings Chirsty (8), Roderick (6), Alexander (3) and John (3 months).
His brother Norman died in hospital in 1917 having served with the Royal Engineers; his brother Alexander John was lost in the Iolaire Disaster of 1919, having served in the RNR. His brother Roderick served with the Seaforth Highlanders but survived the war.
Alexander John Campbell, 41 Habost, Ness
Seaman ALEX JOHN CAMPBELL
Last address in Lewis: 41 Habost, Ness,
Son of John and Isabella Campbell, of 41, Habost, Ness, Stornoway, Ross-shire.
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMS Venerable
Service number: 11999/DA
Date of birth: 24 March 1898
Date of death: 1 January 1919 at the age of 20
Drowned in sinking of HMY Iolaire, was never found
Memorial: Chatham Naval Memorial, panel 32
Local memorial: North Lewis, Cross
Alexander appears in the 1901 census at 59 Habost, aged 3. He lives there with his parents John (50) and Bella (38) as well as his siblings Murdo (14), Chirsty (8), Roderick (6) and John (3 months).
His brother Norman died in hospital in 1917 having served with the Royal Engineers; his brother Murdo died of wounds in 1917 having served with the King's Own Scottish Borderers in Palestine. His brother Roderick served with the Seaforth Highlanders but survived the war.
Last address in Lewis: 41 Habost, Ness,
Son of John and Isabella Campbell, of 41, Habost, Ness, Stornoway, Ross-shire.
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMS Venerable
Service number: 11999/DA
Date of birth: 24 March 1898
Date of death: 1 January 1919 at the age of 20
Drowned in sinking of HMY Iolaire, was never found
Memorial: Chatham Naval Memorial, panel 32
Local memorial: North Lewis, Cross
Alexander appears in the 1901 census at 59 Habost, aged 3. He lives there with his parents John (50) and Bella (38) as well as his siblings Murdo (14), Chirsty (8), Roderick (6) and John (3 months).
His brother Norman died in hospital in 1917 having served with the Royal Engineers; his brother Murdo died of wounds in 1917 having served with the King's Own Scottish Borderers in Palestine. His brother Roderick served with the Seaforth Highlanders but survived the war.
Donald Macritchie, 34 Habost, Ness
Deckhand DONALD MACRITCHIE
Last address in Lewis: 34 Habost, Ness,
Son of Finlay and Catherine Macritchie
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMT Scarboro
Service number: 13258
Date of birth: 1 July 1898
Date of death: 1 January 1919 at the age of 21
Drowned in sinking of HMY Iolaire
Memorial: Chatham Naval Memorial, panel 32
Local memorial: North Lewis, Cross
Last address in Lewis: 34 Habost, Ness,
Son of Finlay and Catherine Macritchie
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMT Scarboro
Service number: 13258
Date of birth: 1 July 1898
Date of death: 1 January 1919 at the age of 21
Drowned in sinking of HMY Iolaire
Memorial: Chatham Naval Memorial, panel 32
Local memorial: North Lewis, Cross
Donald Macdonald, 33B Habost, Ness
Private DONALD MACDONALD
Last address in Lewis: 33B Habost, Ness
Son of Murdo and Catherine Macdonald.
Service unit: 16th Canadian Infantry (Manitoba Regiment)
Service number: 28650
Date of death: 22 April 1915 at the age of 34
Killed in action in France
Memorial: Ypres (Menin Gate) panels 24, 26, 28, 30,
Date of birth: 6 August 1888
Place of birth: Isle of Lewis
Height: 5 ft 7¾ in in
Complexion: Dark
Eyes: Gray
Hair: Black
Religion: Presbyterian
Trade / occupation: Teamster
Volunteered at Valcartier on 23 September 1914
Donald is shown in the 1891 census aged 5 at home with his parents Murdo and Catherine (both aged 37) as well as his younger siblings Isabella (2) and John (1).
A brother served in the RNR and survived the war.
Last address in Lewis: 33B Habost, Ness
Son of Murdo and Catherine Macdonald.
Service unit: 16th Canadian Infantry (Manitoba Regiment)
Service number: 28650
Date of death: 22 April 1915 at the age of 34
Killed in action in France
Memorial: Ypres (Menin Gate) panels 24, 26, 28, 30,
Date of birth: 6 August 1888
Place of birth: Isle of Lewis
Height: 5 ft 7¾ in in
Complexion: Dark
Eyes: Gray
Hair: Black
Religion: Presbyterian
Trade / occupation: Teamster
Volunteered at Valcartier on 23 September 1914
Donald is shown in the 1891 census aged 5 at home with his parents Murdo and Catherine (both aged 37) as well as his younger siblings Isabella (2) and John (1).
A brother served in the RNR and survived the war.
Donald Macleod, 27 Habost, Ness
Corporal DONALD MACLEOD
Last address in Lewis: 27 Habost, Ness,
Son of John and Mary Macleod, of 27, Habost, Ness, Stornoway.
Service unit: 1st Seaforth Highlanders
Service number: 3/6875
Enlisted at Stornoway
Date of death: 24 April 1916 at the age of 24
Died of wounds in Mesopotamia.
Interred: Amara War Cemetery, Iraq, grave II. A. 4.
Local memorial: North Lewis, Cross
Decoration(s): Was awarded DCM and Russian Cross of Order of St George (4th class) for conspicuous bravery and gallantry on the 10 March 1915 at Neuve Chapelle in bombing the enemy in their trenches, and driving them out traverse after traverse. Served with Seaforths for 6 years.
Donald is shown aged 10 in the 1901 census at 38 Habost, at home with his parents John (55) and Mary (50) as well as his siblings John (17), Angus (15) and Chirsty (13).
His brother Angus served in the RNR and his brother John in the RNR. Both survived the war.
Highland News, 10th June 1916
The morning of the 22nd May brought the saddest of news - the news of the death of one of our "boys" - to the village of Habost, Ness, from whicih so many have gone out to fight the enemy of all that is just and pure ont eh plains of Flanders and the East. Of the brave ten have made the supreme sacrifice, have given their all lest the island place which gave them birth, lest those who were near and dear to them should be defiled by the Huns. The gallant whose death was announced on the above date was Sergt. D. Macleod, Seaforth Highalnders, and son of Mr John Macleod, 27 Habost, Ness, and no other announcement could have sent a more bitter pang to the inner heart of all the villagers than that same, "Domhnull Beag", as he was fondly called, was loved by all who knew him, for who could look into his eyes, overflowing with humour and always smiling - oh! those eyes! - and not be attracted? When, shortly after Neuve CHapelle, the news came that Donald had been awarded the DCM a thrill of joy seemed to travel from one end of the place to the other. When his miraculous escape after the bullets had knocked off his Glengarry and torn his kilt and coat into ribbons, was told, the Lord of Battles was thanked fervently by those who commune with Him for His safeguarding the brave, who are as a wall around us. Scatheless he came out of the fight, and was promoted Lance-Corporal, and shortly afterwards to Corporal, besides receiving the Russian Cross and the Order of St George from the Czar. Not for a single day was the gallant Corporal off-duty, not an hour of furlought did he get, for during th eearly winter his regiment left France for another sphere of action, where our lamented companion fought, but, alas! fell after receiving a grievous wound in the stomach. During the fighting in this area, Macleod had been promoted Sergeant for meritorious service in the field, but Death, the Reaper, has deprived him of the enjoyment of these honours, and surely we at home lament the loss of a friend and companion - one of the best - but the great grief is to be found with his parents, for a more dutiful son never lived. To them, the sympathy of all the community goes out, with the sincefre hope that the other two sons - one a Canadian in hospital in England, the other on HMS Orama - may return to them in safety. Every inch a Highlander as he was a soldier. Sergt. Macleod had closed his twenty-fifth year.
Last address in Lewis: 27 Habost, Ness,
Son of John and Mary Macleod, of 27, Habost, Ness, Stornoway.
Service unit: 1st Seaforth Highlanders
Service number: 3/6875
Enlisted at Stornoway
Date of death: 24 April 1916 at the age of 24
Died of wounds in Mesopotamia.
Interred: Amara War Cemetery, Iraq, grave II. A. 4.
Local memorial: North Lewis, Cross
Decoration(s): Was awarded DCM and Russian Cross of Order of St George (4th class) for conspicuous bravery and gallantry on the 10 March 1915 at Neuve Chapelle in bombing the enemy in their trenches, and driving them out traverse after traverse. Served with Seaforths for 6 years.
Donald is shown aged 10 in the 1901 census at 38 Habost, at home with his parents John (55) and Mary (50) as well as his siblings John (17), Angus (15) and Chirsty (13).
His brother Angus served in the RNR and his brother John in the RNR. Both survived the war.
Highland News, 10th June 1916
The morning of the 22nd May brought the saddest of news - the news of the death of one of our "boys" - to the village of Habost, Ness, from whicih so many have gone out to fight the enemy of all that is just and pure ont eh plains of Flanders and the East. Of the brave ten have made the supreme sacrifice, have given their all lest the island place which gave them birth, lest those who were near and dear to them should be defiled by the Huns. The gallant whose death was announced on the above date was Sergt. D. Macleod, Seaforth Highalnders, and son of Mr John Macleod, 27 Habost, Ness, and no other announcement could have sent a more bitter pang to the inner heart of all the villagers than that same, "Domhnull Beag", as he was fondly called, was loved by all who knew him, for who could look into his eyes, overflowing with humour and always smiling - oh! those eyes! - and not be attracted? When, shortly after Neuve CHapelle, the news came that Donald had been awarded the DCM a thrill of joy seemed to travel from one end of the place to the other. When his miraculous escape after the bullets had knocked off his Glengarry and torn his kilt and coat into ribbons, was told, the Lord of Battles was thanked fervently by those who commune with Him for His safeguarding the brave, who are as a wall around us. Scatheless he came out of the fight, and was promoted Lance-Corporal, and shortly afterwards to Corporal, besides receiving the Russian Cross and the Order of St George from the Czar. Not for a single day was the gallant Corporal off-duty, not an hour of furlought did he get, for during th eearly winter his regiment left France for another sphere of action, where our lamented companion fought, but, alas! fell after receiving a grievous wound in the stomach. During the fighting in this area, Macleod had been promoted Sergeant for meritorious service in the field, but Death, the Reaper, has deprived him of the enjoyment of these honours, and surely we at home lament the loss of a friend and companion - one of the best - but the great grief is to be found with his parents, for a more dutiful son never lived. To them, the sympathy of all the community goes out, with the sincefre hope that the other two sons - one a Canadian in hospital in England, the other on HMS Orama - may return to them in safety. Every inch a Highlander as he was a soldier. Sergt. Macleod had closed his twenty-fifth year.
Kenneth Morrison, 25 Habost, Ness
Private KENNETH MORRISON
Last address in Lewis: 25 Habost, Ness,
Son of Alexander and Annie Morrison, of 25, Habost Ness, Stornoway.
Service unit: 1st Seaforth Highlanders
Service number: 3/7219
Enlisted at Stornoway
Date of death: 4 August 1918 at the age of 21
Killed in action in Mesopotamia
Interred: Ramleh War Cemetery, Israel, grave F. 39
Local memorial: North Lewis, Cross
Kenneth is shown in the 1901 census at 36 Habost, at the home of his grandmother Catherine Morrison (60), with his mother Annie (30) and siblings Catherine (6), Murdo (2) and Marion (2).
His brother Murdo served in the Trawler Section of the RNR, but survived the war.
Stornoway Gazette, 30 August 1918
Mens Hero Killed
News has been received of the death in action in Mesopotamia of Pte Kenneth Morrison, son of the late Mr Alex Morrison, Adabrock, and of Mrs Smith, 30 Habost. Kenneth was a most fearless soldier and his daring deeds are well known in his regiment. He went to France in 1914 and later on was transferred to Mesopotamia. He never had any leave since joining up. Much sympathy is expressed for the bereaved families.
Last address in Lewis: 25 Habost, Ness,
Son of Alexander and Annie Morrison, of 25, Habost Ness, Stornoway.
Service unit: 1st Seaforth Highlanders
Service number: 3/7219
Enlisted at Stornoway
Date of death: 4 August 1918 at the age of 21
Killed in action in Mesopotamia
Interred: Ramleh War Cemetery, Israel, grave F. 39
Local memorial: North Lewis, Cross
Kenneth is shown in the 1901 census at 36 Habost, at the home of his grandmother Catherine Morrison (60), with his mother Annie (30) and siblings Catherine (6), Murdo (2) and Marion (2).
His brother Murdo served in the Trawler Section of the RNR, but survived the war.
Stornoway Gazette, 30 August 1918
Mens Hero Killed
News has been received of the death in action in Mesopotamia of Pte Kenneth Morrison, son of the late Mr Alex Morrison, Adabrock, and of Mrs Smith, 30 Habost. Kenneth was a most fearless soldier and his daring deeds are well known in his regiment. He went to France in 1914 and later on was transferred to Mesopotamia. He never had any leave since joining up. Much sympathy is expressed for the bereaved families.
John Smith, 19 Habost, Ness
Private JOHN SMITH
Last address in Lewis: 19 Habost, Ness,
Son of Mr. and Mrs. Smith, of 19, Habost, Ness, Stornoway.
Service unit: 2nd Seaforth Highlanders
Service number: 3/7402
Enlisted at Stornoway
Date of death: 23 April 1915 at the age of 19
Killed in action in France
Interred: Seaforth Cemetery, Cheddar Villa, grave B. 1. (Headstone "A" 63).
His brother Finlay died in 1919 after the end of the war of pneumonia, having served with the Canadian Expeditionary Forces.
From the battalion war diary
We find the battalion becoming involved in the start of the 2nd Battle of Ypres, which was to run on into May. The entire battle would claim 70,000 Allied and 35,000 German casualties, and was to see the first deployment of poison gas on the Western Front. Of those originating from Lewis in the 2nd Seaforth Highlanders, several dozen would be lost over the duration of the battle.
BAILLEUL
11.30 am Ordered to hold ourselves in readiness to move off at short notice.
7.30pm Brigade moved to DRANOUTRE
Last address in Lewis: 19 Habost, Ness,
Son of Mr. and Mrs. Smith, of 19, Habost, Ness, Stornoway.
Service unit: 2nd Seaforth Highlanders
Service number: 3/7402
Enlisted at Stornoway
Date of death: 23 April 1915 at the age of 19
Killed in action in France
Interred: Seaforth Cemetery, Cheddar Villa, grave B. 1. (Headstone "A" 63).
His brother Finlay died in 1919 after the end of the war of pneumonia, having served with the Canadian Expeditionary Forces.
From the battalion war diary
We find the battalion becoming involved in the start of the 2nd Battle of Ypres, which was to run on into May. The entire battle would claim 70,000 Allied and 35,000 German casualties, and was to see the first deployment of poison gas on the Western Front. Of those originating from Lewis in the 2nd Seaforth Highlanders, several dozen would be lost over the duration of the battle.
BAILLEUL
11.30 am Ordered to hold ourselves in readiness to move off at short notice.
7.30pm Brigade moved to DRANOUTRE
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.
Donald Macdonald, 18 Habost, Ness
Private DONALD MACDONALD
Last address in Lewis: 18 Habost, Ness
Son of John and Catherine McDonald, of New St., Port of Ness, Stornoway.
Service unit: Seaforth Highlanders
Service number: 3/7092
Enlisted at Stornoway
Date of death: 7 January 1916 at the age of 21
Killed in action in Mesopotamia
Memorial: Basra Memorial, panel 37 and 64
Local memorial: North Lewis, Cross
We find Donald in the 1901 census, aged 7, at 28 Habost. He is the son of John (44) and Catherine (39) and brother to Catherine (16), Jessie (13), Annie (9) and Allan (5).
His brother Allan was killed on the first day of the Battle of the Somme in July 1916 whilst also serving with the Seaforth Highlanders.
Last address in Lewis: 18 Habost, Ness
Son of John and Catherine McDonald, of New St., Port of Ness, Stornoway.
Service unit: Seaforth Highlanders
Service number: 3/7092
Enlisted at Stornoway
Date of death: 7 January 1916 at the age of 21
Killed in action in Mesopotamia
Memorial: Basra Memorial, panel 37 and 64
Local memorial: North Lewis, Cross
We find Donald in the 1901 census, aged 7, at 28 Habost. He is the son of John (44) and Catherine (39) and brother to Catherine (16), Jessie (13), Annie (9) and Allan (5).
His brother Allan was killed on the first day of the Battle of the Somme in July 1916 whilst also serving with the Seaforth Highlanders.
Allan Macdonald, 18 Habost, Ness
Private ALLAN MACDONALD
Last address in Lewis: 18 Habost, Ness,
Service unit: Seaforth Highlanders
Service number: 7216
Enlisted at Stornoway
Date of death: 1 July 1916 at the age of 19
Killed in action at the Somme
Interred: Euston Road Cemetery, Colincamps, special memorial A. 8
Local memorial: North Lewis, Cross
We find Allan in the 1901 census, aged 5, at 28 Habost. He is the son of John (44) and Catherine (39) and brother to Catherine (16), Jessie (13), Annie (9) and Donald (7).
His brother Donald was killed on the Persian Gulf in January 1916 whilst also serving with the Seaforth Highlanders.
Last address in Lewis: 18 Habost, Ness,
Service unit: Seaforth Highlanders
Service number: 7216
Enlisted at Stornoway
Date of death: 1 July 1916 at the age of 19
Killed in action at the Somme
Interred: Euston Road Cemetery, Colincamps, special memorial A. 8
Local memorial: North Lewis, Cross
We find Allan in the 1901 census, aged 5, at 28 Habost. He is the son of John (44) and Catherine (39) and brother to Catherine (16), Jessie (13), Annie (9) and Donald (7).
His brother Donald was killed on the Persian Gulf in January 1916 whilst also serving with the Seaforth Highlanders.
Angus Maclean, 17 Habost, Ness
Seaman ANGUS MACLEAN
Last address in Lewis: 17 Habost, Ness,
Son of John and Jessie Maclean, of 17, Habost Ness, Stornoway, Ross-shire.
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMS Invincible
Service number: 3965A
Date of death: 31 May 1916 at the age of 32
Lost at the Battle of Jutland.
Memorial: Chatham Naval Memorial, panel 18
Local memorial: North Lewis, Cross
Took part in the engagement off the Falkland Islands
His brother Malcolm also served in the RNR, but survived the war.
Last address in Lewis: 17 Habost, Ness,
Son of John and Jessie Maclean, of 17, Habost Ness, Stornoway, Ross-shire.
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMS Invincible
Service number: 3965A
Date of death: 31 May 1916 at the age of 32
Lost at the Battle of Jutland.
Memorial: Chatham Naval Memorial, panel 18
Local memorial: North Lewis, Cross
Took part in the engagement off the Falkland Islands
His brother Malcolm also served in the RNR, but survived the war.
Malcolm Campbell, 16 Habost, Ness
Private MALCOLM CAMPBELL
Last address in Lewis: 16 Habost, Ness,
Service unit: 2nd Seaforth Highlanders
Service number: 3/7204
Date of death: 24 May 1915
Killed in action
Memorial: Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, panel 38
Local memorial: North Lewis, Cross
His brothers Angus and Donald also served in the Seaforths, but Angus was killed 15 days before Malcolm. Donald survived the war.
From the battalion's war diary
The battalion is engaged in the 2nd battle of Ypres to the north of the town along the Yser Canal. La Brique is shown as Briekje on the map
Hot day in Canal Bank.
3 am: Gas Alarm. Stood to.
6 am: Ordered to proceed to Div 2nd line. B Coy ordered to reinforce 7th A&SH in front of WIELTJE to front line trenches. Later B Coy has not yet arrived so A Coy was sent up as line was very thinly held.
10.30 am: C&D coys move up to Div Support line. Disposition now: 7th Argles in front of WIELTJE, Royal Irish Fusiliers on their right - Royal Dublin Fusiliers on right of 7th Argyles - 9th Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders has been in Retrenchments and went up to support the Dublins who has been left in "Shell Trap" Farm. The Warwicks were in the Divisional Support Line with C & D coys of Seaforths. "Shell Trap" farm and the line to the left of the line to the right said to have fallen.
The shelling has been very heavy indeed all morning. The position remains the same until dusk.
8.30pm: C Coy sent up to reinforce 7th A&SH and A&B Coy in front of WIELTJE. Warned that counter attack to retake last trenches would take place at 10pm and that we should be relieved afterwards.
10.30pm: Counter attack not to take place but we are to withdraw th eline to the Div Support Line. The Battalion withdraws at dawn to LA BRIQUE into dugouts.
Last address in Lewis: 16 Habost, Ness,
Service unit: 2nd Seaforth Highlanders
Service number: 3/7204
Date of death: 24 May 1915
Killed in action
Memorial: Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, panel 38
Local memorial: North Lewis, Cross
His brothers Angus and Donald also served in the Seaforths, but Angus was killed 15 days before Malcolm. Donald survived the war.
From the battalion's war diary
The battalion is engaged in the 2nd battle of Ypres to the north of the town along the Yser Canal. La Brique is shown as Briekje on the map
Hot day in Canal Bank.
3 am: Gas Alarm. Stood to.
6 am: Ordered to proceed to Div 2nd line. B Coy ordered to reinforce 7th A&SH in front of WIELTJE to front line trenches. Later B Coy has not yet arrived so A Coy was sent up as line was very thinly held.
10.30 am: C&D coys move up to Div Support line. Disposition now: 7th Argles in front of WIELTJE, Royal Irish Fusiliers on their right - Royal Dublin Fusiliers on right of 7th Argyles - 9th Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders has been in Retrenchments and went up to support the Dublins who has been left in "Shell Trap" Farm. The Warwicks were in the Divisional Support Line with C & D coys of Seaforths. "Shell Trap" farm and the line to the left of the line to the right said to have fallen.
The shelling has been very heavy indeed all morning. The position remains the same until dusk.
8.30pm: C Coy sent up to reinforce 7th A&SH and A&B Coy in front of WIELTJE. Warned that counter attack to retake last trenches would take place at 10pm and that we should be relieved afterwards.
10.30pm: Counter attack not to take place but we are to withdraw th eline to the Div Support Line. The Battalion withdraws at dawn to LA BRIQUE into dugouts.
Angus Campbell, 16 Habost, Ness
Private ANGUS CAMPBELL
Last address in Lewis: 16 Habost, Ness,
Son of Finlay and Marghed McLean Campbell, of 16, Habost, Port of Ness, Stornoway.
Service unit: 1st Seaforth Highlanders
Service number: C/7174
Enlisted at Stornoway
Date of death: 9 May 1915 at the age of 20
Killed in action at Neuve Chapelle
Memorial: Le Touret Memorial, Panel 38 and 39
Local memorial: North Lewis, Cross
His brothers Malcolm and Donald also served in the Seaforth Highlanders. Malcolm was killed 15 days after Angus; Donald survived the war.
Donald Smith, 14 Habost, Ness
Private DONALD SMITH
Last address in Lewis: 14 Habost, Ness,
Son of Donald and Annie Smith, of 14, Habost, Ness, Stornoway.
Service unit: 1st Seaforth Highlanders
Service number: 3/7135
Enlisted at Stornoway
Date of death: 9 May 1915 at the age of 20
Killed in action at Neuve Chapelle
Memorial: Le Touret Memorial, Panel 38 and 39
Local memorial: North Lewis, Cross
Donald is shown in the 1901 census as a 6-year old scholar at 20 Habost, Ness, the son of Donald (45) and Annie (40) and brother to Annie (14), John (9), Mary (7), Norman (4), Roderick (4), Catherine (2) and Neil (3 months).
His brothers Neil and Roderick served in the Trawler Section of the RNR; his brother Norman was in the Seaforth Highlanders. These three all survived the war.
Donald Macdonald, 13 Habost, Ness
Private DONALD MACDONALD
Last address in Lewis: 13 Habost, Ness,
Son of Angus and Catherine McDonald, of Habost, Ness
Husband of Peggie McDonald, of 13, Habost, Ness, Stornoway.
Service unit: 2nd Seaforth Highlanders, B Coy
Service number: 6533
Enlisted at Fort George, Inverness
Date of death: 22 October 1914 at the age of 38
Killed in action
Interred: Houplines Communal Cemetery extension, grave II. D. 21
Local memorial: North Lewis, Cross
Decoration(s):1914 Star
Took part in defence of Antwerp
Donald Macdonald, 12 Habost, Ness
Private DONALD MACDONALD
Last address in Lewis: 12 Habost, Ness,
Son of Murdo McDonald, of 12, Habost, Port of Ness, Stornoway.
Service unit: 1st Cameron Highlanders
Service number: 3/5280
Enlisted at Inverness
Date of death: 11 May 1915 at the age of 22
Died of wounds
Memorial: Le Touret Memorial, panel 41 and 42,
Local memorial: North Lewis, Cross
Donald Murray, 11 Habost, Ness
Seaman DONALD MURRAY
Last address in Lewis: 11 Habost, Ness,
Son of John and Margaret Murray, of 11, Habost, Ness, Stornoway.
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMT Joseph Burgen
Service number: 19804/DA
Date of birth: 5 October 1886
Date of death: 1 January 1919 at the age of 22
Drowned in sinking of HMY Iolaire
Interred: Old Ness Cemetery, section 132
Local memorial: North Lewis, Cross
Last address in Lewis: 11 Habost, Ness,
Son of John and Margaret Murray, of 11, Habost, Ness, Stornoway.
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMT Joseph Burgen
Service number: 19804/DA
Date of birth: 5 October 1886
Date of death: 1 January 1919 at the age of 22
Drowned in sinking of HMY Iolaire
Interred: Old Ness Cemetery, section 132
Local memorial: North Lewis, Cross
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