Sergeant KENNETH RODERICK MURRAY
Last address in Lewis: 43 South Shawbost,
Son of Donald and Peggy Murray of New Shawbost;
Brother of Mrs. Catherine MacLeod, of 25, Bruce Gardens, Inverness.
Service unit: Gordon Highlanders
Service number: S/3560
Enlisted at Grangemouth
Date of death: 1 April 1918 at the age of 28
Killed in action in France
Interred: Chocques Military Cemetery, grave IV. A. 3
Local memorial: West Side, Bragar
Kenneth Roderick appears in the 1891 census, aged 5 months, at New Shawbost, the baby son of Donald (45) and Peggy (38), brother of Nicol (15), Murdo (14), Catherine (12), Donald (9), Chirsty Ann (6) and Maggie (3). By 1901, a younger brother, Angus, born some 4 years after Kenneth Roderick, appears in the census.
Stornoway Gazette
Mrs Kenneth Macleod, South Shawbost, received official intimation that
her only brother, Sergt. Kenneth Murray, Gordon Highlanders, has been
killed in action in France. Kenneth was a student of the Nicolson
Institute some years ago and was a great favourite with all his friends.
His death came as a shock to all and cast a gloom over the village.
Much sympathy is felt for the family.
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Kenneth John Murray, 43 South Shawbost
Private KENNETH JOHN MURRAY
Last address in Lewis: 43 South Shawbost,
Son of John and Mary MacLennan Murray, of 43, South Shawbost, Stornoway.
Service unit: 2nd Seaforth Highlanders
Service number: 3/8201
Enlisted at Inverkeithing
Date of death: 21 December 1915 at the age of 40
Interred: Bragar Old Church Yard and extension
Local memorial: West Side, Bragar
Donald appears in the 1901 census at 49 South Shawbost, aged 25, the son of John and Mary (both aged 55) and brother of Donald (23), Angus (13) and Mary (15).
His brother Donald was lost in the Iolaire Disaster of 1919.
Last address in Lewis: 43 South Shawbost,
Son of John and Mary MacLennan Murray, of 43, South Shawbost, Stornoway.
Service unit: 2nd Seaforth Highlanders
Service number: 3/8201
Enlisted at Inverkeithing
Date of death: 21 December 1915 at the age of 40
Interred: Bragar Old Church Yard and extension
Local memorial: West Side, Bragar
Donald appears in the 1901 census at 49 South Shawbost, aged 25, the son of John and Mary (both aged 55) and brother of Donald (23), Angus (13) and Mary (15).
His brother Donald was lost in the Iolaire Disaster of 1919.
Donald Murray, 43 South Shawbost
Petty Officer DONALD MURRAY
Last address in Lewis: 43 South Shawbost,
Son of John and Mary MacLennan Murray
Husband of Murdina Murray, of 43, South Shawbost, Stornoway.
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMS Imperieuse
Service number: 2811/B
Date of birth: June 1880
Date of death: 1 January 1919 at the age of 40
Drowned in sinking of HMY Iolaire
Interred: Bragar Old Church Yard and extension
Local memorial: West Side, Bragar
Left a widow and 4 children
Donald appears in the 1901 census at 49 South Shawbost, aged 23, the son of John and Mary (both aged 55) and brother of Kenneth (25), Angus (13) and Mary (15).
His brother Kenneth was killed in 1915, serving with the Seaforth Highlanders.
Last address in Lewis: 43 South Shawbost,
Son of John and Mary MacLennan Murray
Husband of Murdina Murray, of 43, South Shawbost, Stornoway.
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMS Imperieuse
Service number: 2811/B
Date of birth: June 1880
Date of death: 1 January 1919 at the age of 40
Drowned in sinking of HMY Iolaire
Interred: Bragar Old Church Yard and extension
Local memorial: West Side, Bragar
Left a widow and 4 children
Donald appears in the 1901 census at 49 South Shawbost, aged 23, the son of John and Mary (both aged 55) and brother of Kenneth (25), Angus (13) and Mary (15).
His brother Kenneth was killed in 1915, serving with the Seaforth Highlanders.
Roderick Murray, 25 South Shawbost
Seaman RODERICK MURRAY
Last address in Lewis: 25 South Shawbost,
Son of Donald and Mary Murray, of 25, South Shawbost, Stornoway.
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMS Roxburgh
Service number: J/86329
Date of birth: 25 April 1899
Date of death: 1 January 1919 at the age of 19
Drowned in sinking of HMY Iolaire
Interred: Bragar Old Church Yard and extension
Local memorial: West Side, Bragar
Roderick appears in the 1901 census, aged 2, at 25 South Shawbost with his grandfather Roderick (67) and parents Donald (33) and Mary (30) as well as baby brother Kenneth (3 months).
Last address in Lewis: 25 South Shawbost,
Son of Donald and Mary Murray, of 25, South Shawbost, Stornoway.
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMS Roxburgh
Service number: J/86329
Date of birth: 25 April 1899
Date of death: 1 January 1919 at the age of 19
Drowned in sinking of HMY Iolaire
Interred: Bragar Old Church Yard and extension
Local memorial: West Side, Bragar
Roderick appears in the 1901 census, aged 2, at 25 South Shawbost with his grandfather Roderick (67) and parents Donald (33) and Mary (30) as well as baby brother Kenneth (3 months).
Roderick Murray, 6 New Shawbost
Private RODERICK MURRAY
Last address in Lewis: 6 New Shawbost,
Son of John Murray, of 6, New Shawbost, Stornoway.
Service unit: Gordon Highlanders, Depot
Service number: 3/5953
Enlisted at Stornoway
Date of death: 13 April 1919 at the age of 24
Died of wounds in hospital in England
Interred: Bragar Old Church Yard and extension
Local memorial: West Side, Bragar
Severely wounded at Loos; prisoner in Germany
Angus Murray, 30 South Bragar
Deckhand ANGUS MURRAY
Last address in Lewis: 30 South Bragar,
Son of Donald and Effie Murray, of 30, South Bragar, Stornoway.
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMS Vivid I
Service number: 4964/A
Date of death: 7 May 1916 at the age of 26
Died of illness at home
Interred: Bragar Cemetery
Local memorial: West Side, Bragar
Angus appears in the 1901 census, aged 11 at 30 South Bragar, the son of Donald and Eric (both aged 44), and brother of John and Norman (both aged 9) and Peggy (5).
His brother John was lost in the Iolaire Disaster of 1919.
Last address in Lewis: 30 South Bragar,
Son of Donald and Effie Murray, of 30, South Bragar, Stornoway.
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMS Vivid I
Service number: 4964/A
Date of death: 7 May 1916 at the age of 26
Died of illness at home
Interred: Bragar Cemetery
Local memorial: West Side, Bragar
Angus appears in the 1901 census, aged 11 at 30 South Bragar, the son of Donald and Eric (both aged 44), and brother of John and Norman (both aged 9) and Peggy (5).
His brother John was lost in the Iolaire Disaster of 1919.
John Murray, 30 South Bragar
Deckhand JOHN MURRAY
Last address in Lewis: 30 South Bragar,
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMML 461
Service number: 4689/SD
Date of birth: 28 December 1892
Date of death: 1 January 1919 at the age of 26
Drowned in sinking of HMY Iolaire, was never found
Local memorial: West Side, Bragar
John appears in the 1901 census, aged 9 at 30 South Bragar, the son of Donald and Eric (both aged 44), and brother of Angus (11), Norman (9) and Peggy (5).
His brother Angus died at home in 1917, having served in the RNR.
Last address in Lewis: 30 South Bragar,
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMML 461
Service number: 4689/SD
Date of birth: 28 December 1892
Date of death: 1 January 1919 at the age of 26
Drowned in sinking of HMY Iolaire, was never found
Local memorial: West Side, Bragar
John appears in the 1901 census, aged 9 at 30 South Bragar, the son of Donald and Eric (both aged 44), and brother of Angus (11), Norman (9) and Peggy (5).
His brother Angus died at home in 1917, having served in the RNR.
Neil Murray, 52 Lower Barvas
Private NEIL MURRAY
Last address in Lewis: 52 Lower Barvas,
Son of John Murray, of 52, Lower Barvas, Stornoway, Scotland.
Service unit: 8th Canadian Infantry (Manitoba Regiment), Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry
Service number: 578
Date of death: 26 September 1916 at the age of 30
Killed in action in France
Interred: Vimy Memorial
Date of birth: 16 March 1886
Height: 5 ft 9¾ in
Complexion: Medium
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Black
Religion: Presbyterian
Trade / occupation: Carpenter
Volunteered at Ottawa on 20 August 1914
Neil is shown in the 1901 census, aged 15, at home at 52 Lower Barvas, the son of John (52) and Chirsty (46), and brother of Donald (23), Catherine (17), Finlay (10), Chirsty Mary (7) and Ann (4½).
Last address in Lewis: 52 Lower Barvas,
Son of John Murray, of 52, Lower Barvas, Stornoway, Scotland.
Service unit: 8th Canadian Infantry (Manitoba Regiment), Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry
Service number: 578
Date of death: 26 September 1916 at the age of 30
Killed in action in France
Interred: Vimy Memorial
Date of birth: 16 March 1886
Height: 5 ft 9¾ in
Complexion: Medium
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Black
Religion: Presbyterian
Trade / occupation: Carpenter
Volunteered at Ottawa on 20 August 1914
Neil is shown in the 1901 census, aged 15, at home at 52 Lower Barvas, the son of John (52) and Chirsty (46), and brother of Donald (23), Catherine (17), Finlay (10), Chirsty Mary (7) and Ann (4½).
Murdo Murray, 22 Lower Barvas
Seaman MURDO MURRAY
Last address in Lewis: 22 Lower Barvas,
Son of Murdo and Christina Murray
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve
Date of death: 13 August 1918 at the age of 46
Died of influenza at home
Murdo appears in the 1881 census, aged 10, at 26 Loch Street (Lower Barvas), the son of Murdoch (42) and Christina (38) and brother of Ann (16), John (14), Mary (12), Margaret (8), Christina (6) and William (1).
Last address in Lewis: 22 Lower Barvas,
Son of Murdo and Christina Murray
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve
Date of death: 13 August 1918 at the age of 46
Died of influenza at home
Murdo appears in the 1881 census, aged 10, at 26 Loch Street (Lower Barvas), the son of Murdoch (42) and Christina (38) and brother of Ann (16), John (14), Mary (12), Margaret (8), Christina (6) and William (1).
Donald Murray, 31 Swainbost
Seaman DONALD MURRAY
Last address in Lewis: 31 Swainbost
Son of Angus Murray, 31 Swainbost
Service unit: Merchant Marine, SS Saint Jerome
Service number: 140539
Date of death: 31 December 1917 at the age of 26
Went missing, presumed drowned at Curtis Bay, Baltimore
Stornoway Gazette
Mr Angus Murray, 31 Swainbost, has received intimation that his son Donald, who was a sailor on a merchant steamer, was drowned in Baltimore harbour at the end of December 1917. He was ashore buying some clothing and on returning to the steamer he slipped off the wharf, the whole place being one sheet of ice at the time.
Donald was for some time mail driver between Ness and Stornoway, before the advent of the motorcar, and was a great favourite on the entire route. Much sympathy is extended to his parents, brothers and sisters in their bereavement.
Last address in Lewis: 31 Swainbost
Son of Angus Murray, 31 Swainbost
Service unit: Merchant Marine, SS Saint Jerome
Service number: 140539
Date of death: 31 December 1917 at the age of 26
Went missing, presumed drowned at Curtis Bay, Baltimore
Stornoway Gazette
Mr Angus Murray, 31 Swainbost, has received intimation that his son Donald, who was a sailor on a merchant steamer, was drowned in Baltimore harbour at the end of December 1917. He was ashore buying some clothing and on returning to the steamer he slipped off the wharf, the whole place being one sheet of ice at the time.
Donald was for some time mail driver between Ness and Stornoway, before the advent of the motorcar, and was a great favourite on the entire route. Much sympathy is extended to his parents, brothers and sisters in their bereavement.
John Murray, 21 Swainbost
Seaman JOHN MURRAY
Last address in Lewis: 21 Swainbost,
Son of Donald and Flora Murray, of 21, Swanibost, Ness, Stornoway, Ross-shire.
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMD St Leonard
Service number: 22055/DA
Date of birth: 30 June 1900
Date of death: 7 January 1920 at the age of 19
Ship sunk in a gale
Memorial: Chatham Naval Memorial 1918-21, panel 32
Local memorial: North Lewis, Cross
Last address in Lewis: 21 Swainbost,
Son of Donald and Flora Murray, of 21, Swanibost, Ness, Stornoway, Ross-shire.
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMD St Leonard
Service number: 22055/DA
Date of birth: 30 June 1900
Date of death: 7 January 1920 at the age of 19
Ship sunk in a gale
Memorial: Chatham Naval Memorial 1918-21, panel 32
Local memorial: North Lewis, Cross
Angus Murray, 8 Swainbost
Lance Corporal ANGUS MURRAY
Last address in Lewis: 8 Swainbost,
Son of Donald and Catherine McIver Murray, of 8, Swainbost, Ness, Stornoway.
Service unit: 2nd Seaforth Highlanders
Service number: 3/7282
Enlisted at Stornoway
Date of death: 21 May 1915 at the age of 18
Died of wounds in Boulogne. Wounds sustained on 25 April 1915.
Interred: Boulogne, Eastern Cemetery, VIII. D. 40
Local memorial: North Lewis, Cross
The 1901 census shows Angus, aged 4, at 2 Swainbost, at the home of his grandparents John (55) and Annie (54) Maciver, and his parents Donald (38) and Chirsty (33) Murray, as well as his siblings Murdo (5) and John (2).
His brother Murdo served in the RAF, and his brother John was in the RNR. Both survived the war.
From the battalion war diary
Angus died at Boulogne where he would have been transferred for treatment. On 21 May 1915, the battalion was relieved by the 7th Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders, and transferred to the dugouts in the east bank of the Yser Canal, north of Ypres.
Last address in Lewis: 8 Swainbost,
Son of Donald and Catherine McIver Murray, of 8, Swainbost, Ness, Stornoway.
Service unit: 2nd Seaforth Highlanders
Service number: 3/7282
Enlisted at Stornoway
Date of death: 21 May 1915 at the age of 18
Died of wounds in Boulogne. Wounds sustained on 25 April 1915.
Interred: Boulogne, Eastern Cemetery, VIII. D. 40
Local memorial: North Lewis, Cross
The 1901 census shows Angus, aged 4, at 2 Swainbost, at the home of his grandparents John (55) and Annie (54) Maciver, and his parents Donald (38) and Chirsty (33) Murray, as well as his siblings Murdo (5) and John (2).
His brother Murdo served in the RAF, and his brother John was in the RNR. Both survived the war.
From the battalion war diary
Angus died at Boulogne where he would have been transferred for treatment. On 21 May 1915, the battalion was relieved by the 7th Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders, and transferred to the dugouts in the east bank of the Yser Canal, north of Ypres.
Donald Murray, 33 South Dell
Seaman DONALD MURRAY
Last address in Lewis: 33 South Dell,
Son of Murdo and Catherine Murray, of South Dell, Ness; husband of Mary McDonald Murray, of 33, South Dell, Ness, Island of Lewis.
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMS Clan MacNaughton
Service number: 3275C
Year of birth: 1878
Date of death: 3 February 1915 at the age of 37
Drowned in sinking of ship
Memorial: Chatham Naval Memorial, panel 14
Local memorial: North Lewis, Cross
Left widow and 5 children
Donald is shown in the 1891 census aged 13, at 17 South Dell at home with his parents Murdo (48) and Catherine (46) as well as his siblings Norman (18), Malcolm (15) and Janet (9).
In the 1901 census he is shown aged 23, a retired militia man, living at 26 South Dell at the house of his parents Murdo (26) and Catherina (56) as well as his older brother Norman (28).
Roderick Murray, 27 South Dell
Private RODERICK MURRAY
Last address in Lewis: 27 South Dell,
Son of Angus and Catherine Murray, of South Dell, Ness, Lewis.
Service unit: 2nd Seaforth Highlanders
Service number: S/7034
Enlisted at Stornoway
Date of death: 4 June 1915 at the age of 23
Died of wounds sustained at Ypres.
Interred: Vlamertinghe Military Cemetery, grave I. G. 11
Local memorial: North Lewis, Cross
Previously wounded in 1914
His brother John died of wounds in March 1915.
From the battalion's war diary
The battalion is entrenched to the northeast of Ypres near Wieltje
Quiet day, fine, wind wrong for gas.
East Lancs relieved Somersets after dark and took over trench line from C coy. D coy relieved B coy in front trench round CROSSROAD farm and B & C coys went into support at LA BRIQUE. Some shelling during day on either side of us. Our 6" guns shelled HAMPSHIRE farm.
Killed: 1
Wounded: 1
Last address in Lewis: 27 South Dell,
Son of Angus and Catherine Murray, of South Dell, Ness, Lewis.
Service unit: 2nd Seaforth Highlanders
Service number: S/7034
Enlisted at Stornoway
Date of death: 4 June 1915 at the age of 23
Died of wounds sustained at Ypres.
Interred: Vlamertinghe Military Cemetery, grave I. G. 11
Local memorial: North Lewis, Cross
Previously wounded in 1914
His brother John died of wounds in March 1915.
From the battalion's war diary
The battalion is entrenched to the northeast of Ypres near Wieltje
Quiet day, fine, wind wrong for gas.
East Lancs relieved Somersets after dark and took over trench line from C coy. D coy relieved B coy in front trench round CROSSROAD farm and B & C coys went into support at LA BRIQUE. Some shelling during day on either side of us. Our 6" guns shelled HAMPSHIRE farm.
Killed: 1
Wounded: 1
John Murray, 27 South Dell
Private JOHN MURRAY
Last address in Lewis: 27 South Dell,
Son of the late Angus and Catherine Murray, of 27, South Dell, Ness, Stornoway.
Service unit: 1st Seaforth Highlanders
Service number: 3/7233
Enlisted at Stornoway
Date of death: 6 March 1915 at the age of 21
Died in hospital of wounds sustained 2 days before.
Interred: Merville Communal Cemetery, grave I. D. 9
Local memorial: North Lewis, Cross
His brother Roderick, serving with the 2nd Seaforth Highlanders, died of wounds three months after John.
Malcolm Murray, 24 South Dell
Private MALCOLM MURRAY
Last address in Lewis: 24 South Dell,
Son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Murray, of 2, South Dell, Ness, Stornoway, Scotland.
Service unit: 1st Reserve Bn Canadian Infantry (British Columbia Regiment)
Service number: 2024955
Date of death: 11 October 1918 at the age of 27
Died of pneumonia on board ship City of Cairo
Interred: Plymouth (Efford) Cemetery, grave General C. 4352
Local memorial: North Lewis, Cross
Date of birth: 15 June 1892
Place of birth: Isle of Lewis
Height: 5 ft 7½ in
Complexion: Fair
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Brown
Religion: Presbyterian
Trade / occupation: Miner
Current address: Sandon BC
Volunteered at Vancouver on 9 August 1918
Malcolm appears in the 1901 census at home at 41 South Dell, aged 12, with his parents Donald (43) and Annabella (38 as well as siblings Ann (11), Donald (14), John (9), George (4) and Angus (1).
Last address in Lewis: 24 South Dell,
Son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Murray, of 2, South Dell, Ness, Stornoway, Scotland.
Service unit: 1st Reserve Bn Canadian Infantry (British Columbia Regiment)
Service number: 2024955
Date of death: 11 October 1918 at the age of 27
Died of pneumonia on board ship City of Cairo
Interred: Plymouth (Efford) Cemetery, grave General C. 4352
Local memorial: North Lewis, Cross
Date of birth: 15 June 1892
Place of birth: Isle of Lewis
Height: 5 ft 7½ in
Complexion: Fair
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Brown
Religion: Presbyterian
Trade / occupation: Miner
Current address: Sandon BC
Volunteered at Vancouver on 9 August 1918
Malcolm appears in the 1901 census at home at 41 South Dell, aged 12, with his parents Donald (43) and Annabella (38 as well as siblings Ann (11), Donald (14), John (9), George (4) and Angus (1).
Angus Murray, 17 South Dell
Private ANGUS MURRAY
Last address in Lewis: 17 South Dell,
Husband of Edith Murray
Service unit: 29th Canadian Infantry (British Columbia Regiment)
Service number: 2137501
Date of death: 9 August 1918 at the age of 34
Rosieres Communal Cemetery extension, grave I. C. 10
Local memorial: North Lewis, Cross
Date of birth: 1 November 1884
Place of birth: Isle of Lewis
Height: 5 ft 6 in
Complexion: Dark
Eyes: Gray
Hair: Brown
Religion: Presbyterian
Trade / occupation: Grocer
Last address in Lewis: 17 South Dell
Current address: 1322 Villard Ave, Portland (USA)
Marital status: Married
Next of kin: Edith Murray, Wife, of 1322 Villard Ave, Portland (USA)
Volunteered at Victoria on 4 October 1917
Last address in Lewis: 17 South Dell,
Husband of Edith Murray
Service unit: 29th Canadian Infantry (British Columbia Regiment)
Service number: 2137501
Date of death: 9 August 1918 at the age of 34
Rosieres Communal Cemetery extension, grave I. C. 10
Local memorial: North Lewis, Cross
Date of birth: 1 November 1884
Place of birth: Isle of Lewis
Height: 5 ft 6 in
Complexion: Dark
Eyes: Gray
Hair: Brown
Religion: Presbyterian
Trade / occupation: Grocer
Last address in Lewis: 17 South Dell
Current address: 1322 Villard Ave, Portland (USA)
Marital status: Married
Next of kin: Edith Murray, Wife, of 1322 Villard Ave, Portland (USA)
Volunteered at Victoria on 4 October 1917
Roderick Murray, 16 South Dell
Seaman RODERICK MURRAY
Last address in Lewis: 16 South Dell,
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMS Pembroke
Service number: 23980
Date of birth: 16 October 1872
Date of death: 1 May 1918 at the age of 46
Died at Naval Hospital, Great Yarmouth
Interred: Great Yarmouth (Caister) Cemetery, grave B. 51
Local memorial: North Lewis, Cross
Left a widow and 4 children
John Murray, 12 South Dell
Lance Corporal JOHN MURRAY
Last address in Lewis: 12 South Dell,
Service unit: 2nd Seaforth Highlanders
Service number: 3/6690
Enlisted at Stornoway
Date of death: 2 May 1915 at the age of 22
Died of wounds in France
Interred: Boulogne Eastern Cemetery, grave VIII. B. 13
Local memorial: North Lewis, Cross
Donald Murray, 5 South Dell
Private DONALD MURRAY
Last address in Lewis: 5 South Dell,
Service unit: 2nd Seaforth Highlanders
Service number: 3/7040
Date of death: 13 October 1916
Killed in action at the Somme.
Memorial: Thiepval Memorial, Pier and Face 15C
Local memorial: North Lewis, Cross
Had been gassed in 1915.
His brother Murdo, serving in the 1st Seaforth Highlanders, was killed in action in May 1915. His brothers Norman and Alexander served in the RNR and survived the war.
Last address in Lewis: 5 South Dell,
Service unit: 2nd Seaforth Highlanders
Service number: 3/7040
Date of death: 13 October 1916
Killed in action at the Somme.
Memorial: Thiepval Memorial, Pier and Face 15C
Local memorial: North Lewis, Cross
Had been gassed in 1915.
His brother Murdo, serving in the 1st Seaforth Highlanders, was killed in action in May 1915. His brothers Norman and Alexander served in the RNR and survived the war.
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