Corporal MURDO MACKAY
Murchadh Dhomhnaill Neill
Last address in Lewis: 14B Crowlista
Son of Donald and Margaret (nee Maclean)
Husband of Margaret (nee Macritchie), father of Murdina
Service unit: 2nd Seaforth Highlanders
Service number: S/18043
Date of death: 28 March 1918
Killed in action
Memorial: Arras Memorial, bay 8
Murdo appears in the 1901 census, aged 13, the son of Donald (54) and
Margaret (45), and brother of Annie (19), Katie (11), Malcolm (8), John
(8), Neil (4), Mary Ann (2) and Willie (2).
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Murdo Macleod, 29 Laxay
Private MURDO MACLEOD
Last address in Lewis: 29 Laxay
Son of Malcolm and Mary (nee Morrison) of Laxay
Service unit: Cameron Highlanders
Service number: 29466 transferred to 375320 Labour Corps
Date of birth: 2 July 1889
Date of death: 10 March 1921 at the age of 32
Interred: Inverness (Tomnahurich) Cemetery, grave 6.3.4.
Also lived at 25 Balallan. Sibling of Christine (born 1900), Donald (1887), John (1885), John (1896, died aged 3 months), Kenneth (1891), Malcolm (1893) and an unnamed infant who died 8 days after birth in 1897. His parents were Malcolm (1852) and Mary Ann (1857).
Last address in Lewis: 29 Laxay
Son of Malcolm and Mary (nee Morrison) of Laxay
Service unit: Cameron Highlanders
Service number: 29466 transferred to 375320 Labour Corps
Date of birth: 2 July 1889
Date of death: 10 March 1921 at the age of 32
Interred: Inverness (Tomnahurich) Cemetery, grave 6.3.4.
Also lived at 25 Balallan. Sibling of Christine (born 1900), Donald (1887), John (1885), John (1896, died aged 3 months), Kenneth (1891), Malcolm (1893) and an unnamed infant who died 8 days after birth in 1897. His parents were Malcolm (1852) and Mary Ann (1857).
Murdo Mackinnon, 8 Ranish
Private MURDO MACKINNON
Last address in Lewis: 8 Ranish,
Son of Murdo McKinnon, of 8, Ranish Lochs, Stornoway, Scotland.
Service unit: 52nd Canadian Infantry (Manitoba Regiment)
Service number: 439185
Date of death: 19 May 1916 at the age of 25
Killed in action in France
Interred: Maple Copse Cemetery, grave II. C. 11
Local memorial: North Lochs, Crossbost
Murdo appears in the 1901 census, aged 10, the son of Murdo (43) and Mary (44), and brother of Sandy (16), Rodrick (12), Maryann (15), John (7), Malcolm (3) and John (3).
Four of his brothers, Roderick, John, Malcolm and John also served during the war, and survived.
Highland News, 17th June, 1916
Raerinish War Casualties
To the severe losses sustained by this township in the war, two further casualties have to be added. The news has reached the village that Donald Macleod, son of Mr John Macleod, 11 Raerinish, has been killed in Mesopotamia. Donald Macleod, who was 19 years of age, was a private in the Seaforths. His brother Neil is, for the second time, reported wounded, this time seriously. Their father received the news of the casualties to his sons by two successive mails. At the same time the death of Murdo Mackinnon, in France, is announced. He was serving in the Canadians. He was twenty-five years of age, and one of five brothers taking part in the war, all of them being sons of Mr Murdo Mackinnon, 8 Raerinish.
Last address in Lewis: 8 Ranish,
Son of Murdo McKinnon, of 8, Ranish Lochs, Stornoway, Scotland.
Service unit: 52nd Canadian Infantry (Manitoba Regiment)
Service number: 439185
Date of death: 19 May 1916 at the age of 25
Killed in action in France
Interred: Maple Copse Cemetery, grave II. C. 11
Local memorial: North Lochs, Crossbost
Murdo appears in the 1901 census, aged 10, the son of Murdo (43) and Mary (44), and brother of Sandy (16), Rodrick (12), Maryann (15), John (7), Malcolm (3) and John (3).
Four of his brothers, Roderick, John, Malcolm and John also served during the war, and survived.
Highland News, 17th June, 1916
Raerinish War Casualties
To the severe losses sustained by this township in the war, two further casualties have to be added. The news has reached the village that Donald Macleod, son of Mr John Macleod, 11 Raerinish, has been killed in Mesopotamia. Donald Macleod, who was 19 years of age, was a private in the Seaforths. His brother Neil is, for the second time, reported wounded, this time seriously. Their father received the news of the casualties to his sons by two successive mails. At the same time the death of Murdo Mackinnon, in France, is announced. He was serving in the Canadians. He was twenty-five years of age, and one of five brothers taking part in the war, all of them being sons of Mr Murdo Mackinnon, 8 Raerinish.
Murdo Macleod, 7 Ranish
Private MURDO MACLEOD
Last address in Lewis: 7 Ranish,
Son of Duncan J. and Betsy MacLeod, of 7, Ranish.
Service unit: B Coy. 43rd Canadian Infantry (Manitoba Regiment)
Service number: 153873
Date of death: 7 June 1916 at the age of 30
Killed in action at the Somme
Memorial: Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Panel 24, 26, 28, 30
Local memorial: North Lochs, Crossbost
Date of birth: 14 October 1886
Place of birth: Isle of Lewis
Height: 5 ft 11 in
Complexion: Fair
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Fair
Religion: Presbyterian
Trade / occupation: Dredgeman
Volunteered at Winnipeg on 29 September 1915
Murdo appears in the 1901 census, aged 13, the son of Duncan (45) and Betsy (40), and brother of John (17), Malcolm (11), Duncan (8), Catie (4) and Alexander John (2).
His brothers John and Malcolm also served in the Canadians, but survived the war, as did Duncan ( RNR) and Alexander (Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders).
Last address in Lewis: 7 Ranish,
Son of Duncan J. and Betsy MacLeod, of 7, Ranish.
Service unit: B Coy. 43rd Canadian Infantry (Manitoba Regiment)
Service number: 153873
Date of death: 7 June 1916 at the age of 30
Killed in action at the Somme
Memorial: Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Panel 24, 26, 28, 30
Local memorial: North Lochs, Crossbost
Date of birth: 14 October 1886
Place of birth: Isle of Lewis
Height: 5 ft 11 in
Complexion: Fair
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Fair
Religion: Presbyterian
Trade / occupation: Dredgeman
Volunteered at Winnipeg on 29 September 1915
Murdo appears in the 1901 census, aged 13, the son of Duncan (45) and Betsy (40), and brother of John (17), Malcolm (11), Duncan (8), Catie (4) and Alexander John (2).
His brothers John and Malcolm also served in the Canadians, but survived the war, as did Duncan ( RNR) and Alexander (Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders).
Murdo Macdonald, 41 Leurbost
Seaman MURDO MACDONALD
Last address in Lewis: 41 Leurbost,
Son of Donald and Christina McLeod McDonald, of Leurbost;
Husband of Mary McRae McDonald, of Leurbost,
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMS Defense
Service number: 2964/B
Date of birth: 1884
Date of death: 31 May 1916 at the age of 31
Lost at the Battle of Jutland.
Memorial: Chatham Naval Memorial, panel 18,
Local memorial: North Lochs, Crossbost
Had been married for only 3 weeks
Murdo appears in the 1901 census, aged 16, the son of Donald (57) and Christy (45), and brother of Isabella (19), Margaret (13) and Mary Ann (11). The 1891 census also shows Murdo aged 7, and his older siblings Roderick (13) and Chirstina (11).
His brother Peter was killed in action serving with the Seaforth Highlanders only a month before; his brother Roderick served in the RNR but survived the war.
Last address in Lewis: 41 Leurbost,
Son of Donald and Christina McLeod McDonald, of Leurbost;
Husband of Mary McRae McDonald, of Leurbost,
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMS Defense
Service number: 2964/B
Date of birth: 1884
Date of death: 31 May 1916 at the age of 31
Lost at the Battle of Jutland.
Memorial: Chatham Naval Memorial, panel 18,
Local memorial: North Lochs, Crossbost
Had been married for only 3 weeks
Murdo appears in the 1901 census, aged 16, the son of Donald (57) and Christy (45), and brother of Isabella (19), Margaret (13) and Mary Ann (11). The 1891 census also shows Murdo aged 7, and his older siblings Roderick (13) and Chirstina (11).
His brother Peter was killed in action serving with the Seaforth Highlanders only a month before; his brother Roderick served in the RNR but survived the war.
Murdo Maclean, 39 Leurbost
Seaman MURDO MACLEAN
Last address in Lewis: 39 Leurbost,
Son of Alexander and Marion Maclean, of 39, Lurebost, Lochs, Stornoway.
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMS Snipe
Service number: 974252
Date of birth: 1887
Date of death: 1 January 1919 at the age of 31
Drowned in sinking of HMY Iolaire
Interred: Crossbost Cemetery
Local memorial: North Lochs, Crossbost
Murdo appears in the 1891 census, aged 4, the son of Alexander (35) and Marion (32), and brother of Margaret (7).
His brother Alex also served in the RNR, but survived the war.
Murdo Smith, 26 Leurbost
Seaman MURDO SMITH
Last address in Lewis: 26 Leurbost,
Son of John Smith
Service unit: Merchant Marine Reserve
Date of death: April 1917
Died in sinking of ship
Local memorial: North Lochs, Crossbost
Last address in Lewis: 26 Leurbost,
Son of John Smith
Service unit: Merchant Marine Reserve
Date of death: April 1917
Died in sinking of ship
Local memorial: North Lochs, Crossbost
Murdo Smith, 25 Leurbost
Quartermaster MURDO SMITH
Last address in Lewis: 25 Leurbost
Son of Isabella Smith (nee McLeod), of 25, Lurebost, and the late John Smith.
Service unit: Merchant Marine, SS Ava
Date of death: 26 January 1917 at the age of 30
Ship presumed sunk by U-boat
Memorial: Tower Hill Memorial,
Local memorial: North Lochs, Crossbost
His brother Kenneth Murdo is also listed as serving during the war, which he survived.
Last address in Lewis: 25 Leurbost
Son of Isabella Smith (nee McLeod), of 25, Lurebost, and the late John Smith.
Service unit: Merchant Marine, SS Ava
Date of death: 26 January 1917 at the age of 30
Ship presumed sunk by U-boat
Memorial: Tower Hill Memorial,
Local memorial: North Lochs, Crossbost
His brother Kenneth Murdo is also listed as serving during the war, which he survived.
Murdo Ferguson, 3 Lemreway
Seaman MURDO FERGUSON
Last address in Lewis: 3 Lemreway,
Son of Murdo and Christina Ferguson
Husband of Betsy Ferguson, of 3, Lemreway, Lochs, Stornoway, with 4 children
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMT Morgan Jones
Service number: 258/SD
Date of birth: 3 December 1871
Date of death: 1 January 1919 at the age of 48
Drowned in sinking of HMY Iolaire
Interred: Gravir Cemetery New Ground, southeast part
Local memorial: Pairc, Kershader
Called up at outbreak of war
Murdo was one of the children of Murdo (1821) and Christina (1831), the others being Kate 1854, Angus 1856, Christy 1858, Kenneth 1861, Donald 1863, Ishbel 1866, Calum 1868, Margaret 1870, and Angus 1874.
Murdo had four children, John (1905), Kenneth (1908), Mary (1912) and Murdo (1907).
His brother Angus also served in the RNR, but survived the war.
Last address in Lewis: 3 Lemreway,
Son of Murdo and Christina Ferguson
Husband of Betsy Ferguson, of 3, Lemreway, Lochs, Stornoway, with 4 children
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMT Morgan Jones
Service number: 258/SD
Date of birth: 3 December 1871
Date of death: 1 January 1919 at the age of 48
Drowned in sinking of HMY Iolaire
Interred: Gravir Cemetery New Ground, southeast part
Local memorial: Pairc, Kershader
Called up at outbreak of war
Murdo was one of the children of Murdo (1821) and Christina (1831), the others being Kate 1854, Angus 1856, Christy 1858, Kenneth 1861, Donald 1863, Ishbel 1866, Calum 1868, Margaret 1870, and Angus 1874.
Murdo had four children, John (1905), Kenneth (1908), Mary (1912) and Murdo (1907).
His brother Angus also served in the RNR, but survived the war.
John Murdo Macdonald, 7 Kershader
Seaman JOHN MURDO MACDONALD
Last address in Lewis: 7 Kershader,
Son of Donald and Margaret Macdonald of 7 Kershader
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMD Ocean's Gift
Service number: 14335/DA
Date of birth: 1899
Date of death: 2 July 1917 at the age of 18
Died in hospital at Chatham
Interred: Gillingham (Woodlands) Cemetery, grave Naval 28. 1476
Local memorial: Park, Kershader
John Murdo was one of the children of Donald (1869) and Margaret (1873), the others being Dolina (1904), Finlay (1900), Flora (1906), Hector (1903), John (1905) and Peggy Ann (1902).
Last address in Lewis: 7 Kershader,
Son of Donald and Margaret Macdonald of 7 Kershader
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMD Ocean's Gift
Service number: 14335/DA
Date of birth: 1899
Date of death: 2 July 1917 at the age of 18
Died in hospital at Chatham
Interred: Gillingham (Woodlands) Cemetery, grave Naval 28. 1476
Local memorial: Park, Kershader
John Murdo was one of the children of Donald (1869) and Margaret (1873), the others being Dolina (1904), Finlay (1900), Flora (1906), Hector (1903), John (1905) and Peggy Ann (1902).
Murdo Mackenzie, 9 Grimshader
Leading Seaman MURDO MACKENZIE
Last address in Lewis: 9 Grimshader
Also quoted at 45 Ranish
Son of Alexander and Catherine Mackenzie, of 9, Grimshader.
Service unit: Merchant Marine, SS Mansuri
Service number: 3108A
Date of birth: 26 September 1887
Date of death: 17 November 1916 at the age of 29
Disappeared
Memorial: Chatham Naval Memorial, panel 18
Murdo Mackenzie, 15 Crossbost
Leading Seaman MURDO MACKENZIE
Last address in Lewis: 15 Crossbost,
Son of Alexander and Catherine Mackenzie, of 9, Grimshader
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, SS Mansuri
Service number: 3108/A
Date of birth: 26 September 1887
Date of death: 17 November 1916 at the age of 34
Died of illness
Memorial: Chatham Naval Memorial, panel 18
Local memorial: North Lochs, Crossbost
Murdo Macinnes, 5B Crossbost
Private MURDO MACINNES
Last address in Lewis: 5B Crossbost,
Son of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Macinnes, of 5, Crossbost, Lochs, Stornoway.
Service unit: 1st Seaforth Highlanders
Service number: 3/6948
Enlisted at Stornoway
Date of death: 25 April 1915 at the age of 28
Killed in action in France
Interred: Arras Road Cemetery, Roclincourt, grave III. M. 20
Local memorial: North Lochs, Crossbost
Decorations: Mons Star
His brother Angus served in the Cameron Highlanders; Donald was in the RNR. Both these survived the war.
Murdo Macdonald, 2 Caversta
Private MURDO MACDONALD
Last address in Lewis: 2 Caversta,
Son of Donald Macdonald and Margaret Kemp, 2 Caversta
Service unit: 1st Gordon Highlanders
Service number: 3/5618
Enlisted at Stornoway
Date of death: 25 September 1915 at the age of 20
Killed in action at Loos
Memorial: Ypres (Menin Gate), panel 38,
Local memorial: Park, Kershader
Decoration(s):Entitled to Mons Star
Previously wounded, only once home on leave, saw a great deal of service.
Murdo was one of the children of Donald (An Covey) and Margaret (nee Kemp), the others being Angus John, Ann, Barbara (1906), Catherine Ann (1898), Christina, Donald, Donald and Margaret.
The 1901 census shows the family at Caversta, headed by Donald (37) and Peggie [Margaret] (33), and Christy (9), Murdo (7), Donald (5), Katy Ann (3) and Peggie (2 months).
Two of his brothers, both named Donald, served in the RNR during the war and survived.
Last address in Lewis: 2 Caversta,
Son of Donald Macdonald and Margaret Kemp, 2 Caversta
Service unit: 1st Gordon Highlanders
Service number: 3/5618
Enlisted at Stornoway
Date of death: 25 September 1915 at the age of 20
Killed in action at Loos
Memorial: Ypres (Menin Gate), panel 38,
Local memorial: Park, Kershader
Decoration(s):Entitled to Mons Star
Previously wounded, only once home on leave, saw a great deal of service.
Murdo was one of the children of Donald (An Covey) and Margaret (nee Kemp), the others being Angus John, Ann, Barbara (1906), Catherine Ann (1898), Christina, Donald, Donald and Margaret.
The 1901 census shows the family at Caversta, headed by Donald (37) and Peggie [Margaret] (33), and Christy (9), Murdo (7), Donald (5), Katy Ann (3) and Peggie (2 months).
Two of his brothers, both named Donald, served in the RNR during the war and survived.
Murdo Nicolson, 11 Calbost
Seaman MURDO NICOLSON
Murchadh, Coinneach Mhurchaidh
Last address in Lewis: 11 Calbost,
Son of Kenneth and Catherine Nicolson,
Married to Isabella Macleod, and had 9 children
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMD Laurel Crown
Service number: 7916DA
Born in March 1872
Date of death: 22 June 1916 at the age of 45
Died in mining of ship in the North Sea
Local memorial: Pairc, Kershader
Murdo's children were Angus (1913), Dolina (1906), John (1908), John (1901), Kenneth (1909), Murdina (1916 - not yet born at the time of Murdo's death), Murdo (1903), Donald (1911) and an unnamed female infant who did not live beyond the year of her birth, 1914.
Murdo was one of the children of Kenneth Nicolson (1843) and Catherine (1841), the others being Ann (1868), Annabella (1884), Catherine (1889), Christina (1877), Donald (1870), Isabella (1873), James (1882, died in infancy), John (1875), Kenneth (1879) and Mary (1886).
Murchadh, Coinneach Mhurchaidh
Last address in Lewis: 11 Calbost,
Son of Kenneth and Catherine Nicolson,
Married to Isabella Macleod, and had 9 children
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMD Laurel Crown
Service number: 7916DA
Born in March 1872
Date of death: 22 June 1916 at the age of 45
Died in mining of ship in the North Sea
Local memorial: Pairc, Kershader
Murdo's children were Angus (1913), Dolina (1906), John (1908), John (1901), Kenneth (1909), Murdina (1916 - not yet born at the time of Murdo's death), Murdo (1903), Donald (1911) and an unnamed female infant who did not live beyond the year of her birth, 1914.
Murdo was one of the children of Kenneth Nicolson (1843) and Catherine (1841), the others being Ann (1868), Annabella (1884), Catherine (1889), Christina (1877), Donald (1870), Isabella (1873), James (1882, died in infancy), John (1875), Kenneth (1879) and Mary (1886).
Murdo Smith, 5 Calbost
Private MURDO SMITH
Last address in Lewis: 5 Calbost,
Son of Allan and Ann Smith
Service unit: 2nd Gordon Highlanders
Service number: 3/7385
Date of death: 2 December 1916 at the age of 19
Killed in action at Puchevillers
Local memorial: Pairc, Kershader
Murdo was one of the children of Allan (1865) and Ann (1871), the others being Donald and Mary Ann.
His brother Donald served in the RNR and survived the war.
Last address in Lewis: 5 Calbost,
Son of Allan and Ann Smith
Service unit: 2nd Gordon Highlanders
Service number: 3/7385
Date of death: 2 December 1916 at the age of 19
Killed in action at Puchevillers
Local memorial: Pairc, Kershader
Murdo was one of the children of Allan (1865) and Ann (1871), the others being Donald and Mary Ann.
His brother Donald served in the RNR and survived the war.
Murdo Mackenzie, 49 Balallan
Lance Corporal MURDO MACKENZIE
Last address in Lewis: 49 Balallan
Son of Malcolm and Catherine Mackenzie,
Husband of Mary J Kennedy of Glasgow
Service unit: 2nd Seaforth Highlanders
Service number: 204319, previously 6203 Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders
Enlisted at Stornoway
Date of birth: 4 May 1894
Date of death: 4 October 1917 at the age of 23
Killed in action
Memorial: Tyne Cot Memorial, Panel 132 to 135 and 162A.
Local memorial: Kinloch, Laxay; Lewis War Memorial; Nicolson Institute WW1, middle panel
Also quoted at Porter's Lodge, Stornoway
Murdo was the second son of Malcolm (1858) and Catherine (1852), the other being Malcolm (1890); a third child died in infancy.
From the 2nd Seaforth Highlanders' war diary
The battalion is in action east of Ypres, conducting the battle of Broodseinde, the last battle of Passchendaele.
The Battalion formed up for attack by zero -1 hour on correct alignment in touch with 1st Hampshire on right and R Dublin Fusiliers on left. Coys were closed up to total depth of 120 yards to get clear of EAGLE trench which would have broken formations. Two leading platoons of each assaulting coy carried trench boards in cue of difficulty being found in crossing water and marsh between starting point and KANGAROO trench and LAUDETBEEK. Platoons were to advance in succession under cover of the creeping barrage at correct distances of 100yards between platoons and 150 yards between coys with moppers coy HQs 50 yards in rear of the platoon of each coy.
At zero hour (6 am) leading platoons advanced into barrage, but found great difficulty in keeping alignment owin to water forcing them to follow best ground or the marsh. This caused confusion and resulted in formation of assaulting coys being lost, especially on left where the leading wave walked into our own barrage. KANGAROO trench was reached without coys, platoons being able to disentangle themselves enemy who showed resistance being bayonetted and remainder being passed back. A total of about 25 men were taken prisoner on the front up to KANGAROO trench, including several men were killed by enemy barrage fire on their way back. The left assaulting coy came into some resistance and did not take many prisoners. Coy SM Bain killing 15 enemy to his own bayonet. As the advance proceeded coys endeavoured to regain formation but this was found to be impossible owing to confusion and the excited condition of the men. Up to BEEK STREET trench casualties were not heavy, but from that point onwards machine gun fire was encountered, from left flank generally and this fire caused considerable casualties, both coy commanders and 6 of their platoon commanders of the two left coys being put out of action. Continuing their advance towards their objective, the left coy captured the fortified houses and the right coy advance over 19 Metre Hill. The left coys were unable to advance further, where the remaining men established themselves in shell holes.
Stornoway Gazette
Lance-Corporal Murdo Mackenzie, Seaforth Highlanders, only son of Mr and Mrs Mackenzie, Porter's Lodge, Stornoway, was killed in action in France on 4th October 1917. Lance-Corpl Mackenzie was in the Regular Army and some months before the outbreak of war had been "bought out" by his parents. He returned home and for a couple of years was on the Police Force in Stornoway. He enrolled under the Derby Scheme, but was rejected on medical grounds. In December 1915, he left Lewis and went to Glasgow, where he got married. In November 1914, he was called up, and drafted into the Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders, but was afterwards transferred to his old regiment, the Seaforths. He was a crack shot, and at Ripon was presented with a souvenir by his Commanding Officer for putting up the best score registered in the musketry practice carried on there since the war started. He was also an enthusiastic piper, and was a great favourite with all his companions. For his sorrowing parents, widow and child, sincere sympathy is felt. The Captain of his Company, writing to Mrs Mackenzie says:
"I am writing to give you the few details I knew about your husband who was killed on 4th October, 1917. The Battalion attacked in the morning of the 4th and gained all their objectives. Your husband was all right until the afternoon, when a German sniper saw him and shot him through the head. Death was instantaneous. He never moved again. I cannot say with absolute certainty where he was buried as the Battalion came out that night, and had only time to get the wounded back, but since then we have gained more ground and the spot where your husband fell is now well behind the firing line, so his body must have been recovered and buried by some other unit. It was just south of Poelskapelle, which itself is NE of Ypres. I cannot tell you how sorry I was to hear about your husband. He was such a good soldier and an extra-ordinarily charming man. His section worshipped him and would have done anything for him. I can understand only too well how deep your grief wmust be, for I knew what he was to his friends, and how much more he must have been to his wife. I am afraid there is very little I can say or do to help you in your great grief, but I feel sure that the thought that he died in the way that he himself would have chosen will in some small part soften the blow."
Murdo Kennedy, 29 Balallan
Private MURDO KENNEDY
Last address in Lewis: 29 Balallan,
Son of Malcolm and Helen Kennedy
Husband of Isabella Currie of Calder
Service unit: 1st Cameron Highlanders
Service number: 6863
Enlisted at Glasgow
Date of birth: 4 December 1882
Date of death: 5 November 1914 at the age of 33
Killed in action in France
Memorial: Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Panel 38 and 40
Local memorial: Kinloch, Laxay
Was employed with Pumpherston Oil Co (Mid Calder) when called up.
Left a widow and three children.
Murdo was one of the children of Malcolm (1845) and Helen (1851), the others being Ann (1877), Donald (1875), Effie (1889, died aged 10 months), Effie (1892), Kenneth (1880) and Malcolm (1885).
His brother Donald served with the Royal Garrison Artillery and survived, having served throughout the war.
Murdo John Macleod, 17 Balallan
Private MURDO JOHN MACLEOD
Last address in Lewis: 17 Balallan,
Son of Malcolm and Janet Macdonald
Service unit: 5th Cameron Highlanders
Service number: S/12553
Enlisted at Glasgow
Date of birth: 30 March 1890
Date of death: 25 September 1915 at the age of 25
Killed in action at Loos
Memorial: Loos Memorial, panel 119 to 124
Local memorial: Kinloch, Laxay
Murdo John was one of the children of Malcolm (1838) and Janet (1848), the others being Alexander (1884), Ann (1880), Donald (1882), John (1874), Malcolm (1878), Marion (1876), Mary (1871), Murdo (1887) and an unnamed infant who but lived for 12 days in 1873.
His brother Alex was in the Canadian forces, and Malcolm in the RNR.
Last address in Lewis: 17 Balallan,
Son of Malcolm and Janet Macdonald
Service unit: 5th Cameron Highlanders
Service number: S/12553
Enlisted at Glasgow
Date of birth: 30 March 1890
Date of death: 25 September 1915 at the age of 25
Killed in action at Loos
Memorial: Loos Memorial, panel 119 to 124
Local memorial: Kinloch, Laxay
Murdo John was one of the children of Malcolm (1838) and Janet (1848), the others being Alexander (1884), Ann (1880), Donald (1882), John (1874), Malcolm (1878), Marion (1876), Mary (1871), Murdo (1887) and an unnamed infant who but lived for 12 days in 1873.
His brother Alex was in the Canadian forces, and Malcolm in the RNR.
Murdo Mackay, 2 Achmore
Private MURDO MACKAY
Last address in Lewis: 2 Achmore
Son of Norman and Catherine Mackay
Service unit: 1st Cameron Highlanders
Service number: 3/5432
Enlisted at Inverness
Date of death: 22 December 1914
Killed in action at La Bassee
Memorial: Le Touret Memorial, Panel 41 and 42
Local memorial: Crossbost
Murdo is shown in the 1901 census at home with his parents Norman (40) and Catherine (33) as well as siblings Ann (10), Marrion (9), Neil (7) and Euphemia (5 months).
His brother Neil also served in the Camerons, but survived the war.
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