Bombardier ROASE A SUTHERLAND
Last address in Lewis: 40 Newton Street, Stornoway
Son of the late James Sutherland and Flora Sutherland, of Stornoway, Isle of Lewis.
Service unit: A Bty. 79th Bde. Royal Field Artillery
Service number: 96603
Enlisted at Glasgow
Date of death: 4 November 1916 at the age of 25
Killed in action
Interred: Albert Communal Cemetery extension, grave I. Q. 38
Local memorial: Lewis War Memorial; Nicolson WW1 memorial, right panel
We find Roase in the 1901 census at 40 Newton Street, living with his mother and older siblings John (33), Ellen (23), Johana (20), Flora (18), Georgina (16). In 1891, before Roase was born, we also encounter Jessie (19) and Robert (1).
His oldest brother, John, was a staff sergeant in the Royal Army Medical Corps during the Great War.
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Duncan Mackenzie, 37 Newton Street, Stornoway
Private DUNCAN MACKENZIE
Last address in Lewis: 37 Newton Street, Stornoway
Son of Murdoch and Isabella McKenzie, of 80, Greenfield St., Govan, Glasgow. Native of Stornaway.
Service unit: Royal Naval Division, Drake Battallion
Service number: CZ/5577
Date of death: 22 November 1916 at the age of 20
Died of wounds in General Hospital, Boulogne
Interred: Boulogne Eastern Cemetery, grave VIII. D. 201.
Local memorial: Lewis War Memorial; Nicolson WW1 memorial, middle panel
Died of wounds at 6pm in 13th General Hospital Boulogne (GSW forearm, left leg, bladder & testicles 13/11/16)
Service History: Enlisted 30/6/15 ; Draft for MEF 5/12/15, joined Drake Bn. 10/1/16-13/11/16 wounded.
Notes: An apprentice Shipwright ; b.7/7/1896 ; Next-of-Kin & home address: Father, Murdoch, 80 Greenfield St., Govan, Glasgow.
The 1901 census shows Duncan (aged 5) at the Backhouse of 37 Newton Street, with his parents Murdo (30, a carter) and Bella (31). His siblings are Finlay (9), Murdo (7), Donald (3) and Alex J (2). Finlay was in the RNR, Murdo in the Royal Engineers, and Alex J in HMS Columbella.
Malcolm Mackay, 37 Newton Street, Stornoway
Private MALCOLM MACKAY
Last address in Lewis: 37 Newton Street, Stornoway
Son of Catherine Maciver, Shawbost
Service unit: 1st Gordon Highlanders
Service number: 3/5613
Enlisted at Stornoway
Date of death: 25 October 1914 at the age of 20
Killed in action in Flanders
Memorial: Le Touret Memorial, panel 39 to 41,
Local memorial: Lewis War Memorial; Nicolson WW1 memorial, middle panel
Last address in Lewis: 37 Newton Street, Stornoway
Son of Catherine Maciver, Shawbost
Service unit: 1st Gordon Highlanders
Service number: 3/5613
Enlisted at Stornoway
Date of death: 25 October 1914 at the age of 20
Killed in action in Flanders
Memorial: Le Touret Memorial, panel 39 to 41,
Local memorial: Lewis War Memorial; Nicolson WW1 memorial, middle panel
Peter Macintyre, 31 Newton Street, Stornoway
Private PETER MACINTYRE
Last address in Lewis: 31 Newton Street, Stornoway
Service unit: Drake Bn, Royal Naval Division
Service number: Clyde Z/3623
Date of death: 4 September 1918 at the age of 23
Killed in action
Memorial: Vis-en-Artois Memorial, Panel 1 and 2
Local memorial: Lewis War Memorial; Nicolson WW1 memorial, left panel
Enlisted 23/3/15 ; Draft for MEF 9/9/15, joined Nelson Bn. 21/9/15-3/11/15 Dysentery, Invalided to UK 4/12/15 ; Draft for BEF 10/7/16, joined Howe Bn. 20/8/16, attached 2nd RM Bn. 11/2/18-26/2/18 Gassed, Invalided to UK 9/3/18 ; Draft for BEF 21/6/18, joined Drake Bn. 13/8/18-4/9/18 DD.
Notes: A Labourer ; b.10/2/1895 ; Next-of-Kin & home address: Mother, Maggie, 31 Newtown St., Stornoway.
Stornoway Gazette, 11 October 1918
Official intimation has been received of the death of Pte Peter Macintyre, 31 Newton, aged 20. He fought with the RND at Gallipoli and was in the firing line in France for over 2 years. He was twice wounded and once gassed and was home on convalescent leave last June. Before enlisting, he was in the kippering department with Mr Duncan Maciver, fishcurer. Much sympathy is extended to Mrs Macintyre on in her sore bereavement.
John Murray, 25 Newton Street, Stornoway
Private JOHN MURRAY
Last address in Lewis: 25 Newton Street, Stornoway
Son of John and Catherine Livingstone Murray, of 104 Kilbowie Road, Clydebank, Dumbartonshire.
Service unit: 2nd Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)
Service number: S/7278
Enlisted at Clydebank
Date of death: 17 June 1918 at the age of 33
Interred: Ramleh War Cemetery, Israel, grave K. 47
Born at Partick, Glasgow
John features in the 1891 census at 37 New Street, Kilpatrick, Dunbartonshire. His father, John, is a 35-year old carpenter; his mother, Catherine is aged 34. Apart from Archie, we also see his siblings Louisa Ann (8), Mary (5), Archibald (3) and Christina (2). The 1901 census, with the family at 6 Livingstone Street, Kilpatrick, adds Jessie (2) and Annie D (8 months).
John's brother Archibald also lost his life in the Great War.
History further records that upon the death of her husband, Catherine Murray returned to Stornoway to live at 25 Newton Street, where she died in 1934.
Last address in Lewis: 25 Newton Street, Stornoway
Son of John and Catherine Livingstone Murray, of 104 Kilbowie Road, Clydebank, Dumbartonshire.
Service unit: 2nd Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)
Service number: S/7278
Enlisted at Clydebank
Date of death: 17 June 1918 at the age of 33
Interred: Ramleh War Cemetery, Israel, grave K. 47
Born at Partick, Glasgow
John features in the 1891 census at 37 New Street, Kilpatrick, Dunbartonshire. His father, John, is a 35-year old carpenter; his mother, Catherine is aged 34. Apart from Archie, we also see his siblings Louisa Ann (8), Mary (5), Archibald (3) and Christina (2). The 1901 census, with the family at 6 Livingstone Street, Kilpatrick, adds Jessie (2) and Annie D (8 months).
John's brother Archibald also lost his life in the Great War.
History further records that upon the death of her husband, Catherine Murray returned to Stornoway to live at 25 Newton Street, where she died in 1934.
Archibald Murray, 25 Newton Street, Stornoway
Private ARCHIE MURRAY
Last address in Lewis: 25 Newton Street, Stornoway
Son of John and Catherine Murray
Service unit: 1st / 7th Black Watch
Service number: 292771
Enlisted at Clydebank
Date of death: 25 April 1917 at the age of 28
Killed in action
Interred: Brown's Copse Cemetery, Roeux, grave II. C. 17
Local memorial: Lewis War Memorial
Born at Duntocher, Dunbartonshire.
Archie features in the 1891 census at 37 New Street, Kilpatrick, Dunbartonshire. His father, John, is a 35-year old carpenter; his mother, Catherine is aged 34. Apart from Archie, we also see his siblings Louisa Ann (8), John (7), Mary (5), Christina (2). The 1901 census, with the family at 6 Livingstone Street, Kilpatrick, adds Jessie (2) and Annie D (8 months).
History further records that upon the death of her husband, Catherine Murray returned to Stornoway to live at 25 Newton Street, where she died in 1934.
Archie's brother John also lost his life in the Great War.
Last address in Lewis: 25 Newton Street, Stornoway
Son of John and Catherine Murray
Service unit: 1st / 7th Black Watch
Service number: 292771
Enlisted at Clydebank
Date of death: 25 April 1917 at the age of 28
Killed in action
Interred: Brown's Copse Cemetery, Roeux, grave II. C. 17
Local memorial: Lewis War Memorial
Born at Duntocher, Dunbartonshire.
Archie features in the 1891 census at 37 New Street, Kilpatrick, Dunbartonshire. His father, John, is a 35-year old carpenter; his mother, Catherine is aged 34. Apart from Archie, we also see his siblings Louisa Ann (8), John (7), Mary (5), Christina (2). The 1901 census, with the family at 6 Livingstone Street, Kilpatrick, adds Jessie (2) and Annie D (8 months).
History further records that upon the death of her husband, Catherine Murray returned to Stornoway to live at 25 Newton Street, where she died in 1934.
Archie's brother John also lost his life in the Great War.
Alex Macgregor, 21 Newton Street, Stornoway
Private ALEX MACGREGOR
Last address in Lewis: 21 Newton Street, Stornoway
Son of Mrs. Christina McGregor, of 20, North Beach St., Stornoway.
Service unit: 1st Cameron Highlanders
Service number: 315441
Enlisted at Inverness
Date of death: 9 May 1915 at the age of 19
Killed in action
Memorial: Le Touret Memorial, panel 41 and 42,
Local memorial: Nicolson WW1 memorial, left panel
Kenneth Macdonald, 21 Newton Street, Stornoway
Driver KENNETH MACDONALD
Last address in Lewis: 21 Newton Street, Stornoway
Son of Alexander and Mary Macdonald, of 17 Lower Sandwick, Stornoway.
Service unit: 4th Highland Mountain Bty., Royal Garrison Artillery
Service number: 4318
Enlisted at Stornoway
Date of death: 15 May 1915 at the age of 22
Died of wounds sustained at Gallipoli
Memorial: Helles Memorial, Panel 23 or 325
Local memorial: Lewis War Memorial; Nicolson WW1 memorial, left panel
Kenneth was a blacksmith, living at 21 Newton Street, when he joined the Ross Mountain Battery in December 1911. He stood 5 ft 4½ ins high. Having signed for service overseas in October 1914, he sustained shrapnel wounds to his back on 14 May 1915 at Gallipoli. Kenneth died on board the hospital ship SS Sicilia and is presumably buried at sea.
The 1901 census shows Kenneth at 1 Shell Street, Stornoway with his parents Alexander (37, cooper) and Mary (35). He has four siblings, Boyceina (11), Jessie B (9), Kate M (4) and Colin J (1).
Last address in Lewis: 21 Newton Street, Stornoway
Son of Alexander and Mary Macdonald, of 17 Lower Sandwick, Stornoway.
Service unit: 4th Highland Mountain Bty., Royal Garrison Artillery
Service number: 4318
Enlisted at Stornoway
Date of death: 15 May 1915 at the age of 22
Died of wounds sustained at Gallipoli
Memorial: Helles Memorial, Panel 23 or 325
Local memorial: Lewis War Memorial; Nicolson WW1 memorial, left panel
Kenneth was a blacksmith, living at 21 Newton Street, when he joined the Ross Mountain Battery in December 1911. He stood 5 ft 4½ ins high. Having signed for service overseas in October 1914, he sustained shrapnel wounds to his back on 14 May 1915 at Gallipoli. Kenneth died on board the hospital ship SS Sicilia and is presumably buried at sea.
The 1901 census shows Kenneth at 1 Shell Street, Stornoway with his parents Alexander (37, cooper) and Mary (35). He has four siblings, Boyceina (11), Jessie B (9), Kate M (4) and Colin J (1).
George Macaulay, 21 Newton Street, Stornoway
Private GEORGE MACAULAY
Last address in Lewis: 21 Newton Street, Stornoway
Service unit: 5th Cameron Highlanders
Service number: 3/5437
Enlisted at Inverness
Date of death: 16 July 1916
Killed in action
Memorial: Thiepval Memorial, Pier and Face 15B
Local memorial: Lewis War Memorial; Nicolson WW1 memorial, left panel
Donald William Murray, 20 Newton Street, Stornoway
Private DONALD WILLIAM MURRAY
Last address in Lewis: 20 Newton Street
Next of kin: Christina Murray, Mother, of 96 Viewforth, Edinburgh
Military unit: 43rd Canadian Infantry (Manitoba Regiment)
Service number: 859674
Date of death: 26 October 1917 at the age of 29
Cause of death: Killed in action
Memorial: Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Panel 24 - 26 - 28 - 30
Local memorial: Lewis War Memorial; Nicolson Institute WW1, right panel
Date of birth: 28 May 1887
Height: 5 ft 6 in Complexion: Fresh
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Light
Religion: Presbyterian
Trade / occupation: Weighman
Current address: Lacey Hotel, Winnipeg
Not married
Volunteered at Winnipeg on 21 February 1916
Donald William appears in the 1891 census at 20 Newton Street as one of seven children of Donald (45) and Christina Murray (40). The other six were Alexander D (18), Christina (16), John (10), Annabella (13), Annie (9), Marrion (6). In 1901, the family have moved to 10 Meadow Place in the Newington area of Edinburgh.
Stornoway Gazette
Many friends in Stornoway learned with sincere regret of the death of Donald William Murray, youngest son of the late Mr Donald Murray, Stornoway, and Mrs Murray, 90 Viewforth, Edinburgh, who was killed in action on 9 October 1917. The deceased who was serving in the Canadians, was a most promising young man, and heartfelt sympathy goes out to Mrs Murray and family in their bereavement.
Last address in Lewis: 20 Newton Street
Next of kin: Christina Murray, Mother, of 96 Viewforth, Edinburgh
Military unit: 43rd Canadian Infantry (Manitoba Regiment)
Service number: 859674
Date of death: 26 October 1917 at the age of 29
Cause of death: Killed in action
Memorial: Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Panel 24 - 26 - 28 - 30
Local memorial: Lewis War Memorial; Nicolson Institute WW1, right panel
Date of birth: 28 May 1887
Height: 5 ft 6 in Complexion: Fresh
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Light
Religion: Presbyterian
Trade / occupation: Weighman
Current address: Lacey Hotel, Winnipeg
Not married
Volunteered at Winnipeg on 21 February 1916
Donald William appears in the 1891 census at 20 Newton Street as one of seven children of Donald (45) and Christina Murray (40). The other six were Alexander D (18), Christina (16), John (10), Annabella (13), Annie (9), Marrion (6). In 1901, the family have moved to 10 Meadow Place in the Newington area of Edinburgh.
Stornoway Gazette
Many friends in Stornoway learned with sincere regret of the death of Donald William Murray, youngest son of the late Mr Donald Murray, Stornoway, and Mrs Murray, 90 Viewforth, Edinburgh, who was killed in action on 9 October 1917. The deceased who was serving in the Canadians, was a most promising young man, and heartfelt sympathy goes out to Mrs Murray and family in their bereavement.
Francis Macaulay, 18 Newton Street, Stornoway
Private FRANCIS MACAULAY
Last address in Lewis: 18 Newton Street, Stornoway
Son of Mrs. H. Macaulay and the late Mr. F. Macaulay.
Service unit: 1st Royal Scots Fusiliers
Service number: 53141
Date of death: 21 August 1918 at the age of 19
Killed in action
Memorial: Vis-en-Artois Memorial, Panel 6
Local memorial: Lewis War Memorial; Nicolson WW1 memorial, left panel
Stornoway Gazette
Many of his parents' friends in Stornoway will regret to learn of the death of Pte Francis Macaulay, of Newton House, and of Mrs Macaulay, 76 Shaw Street, Govan. Pte Macaulay, who was born in Stornoway in June 1899, attended the Nicolson Institute for two years before the family removed to Grangemouth, where he finished his education. After removing to Glasgow the deceased was in the employment of Messrs A. Cochrane, Ltd, grocers, Govan, and was second hand in that shop at the age of 17. He joined the colours in June 1917, and went to France with the Royal Scots Fusiliers in March 1918. He was an exceptionally fine young fellow and was well liked by all his acquaintances. Before leaving to join the Army he received a number of handsome gifts in token of the high esteem and regard in which he was held. He fell in action with the enemy on 21st August 1918. His Lieutenant, writing his mother, says:
"I am writing to express my deep sympathy with you in the loss you have sustained in the death of your son, Pte F. Macaulay. He died a hero's death going forward in an attack on the enemy on the morning of the 21st. It may be some slight consolation to you to know that he did not suffer as his death was instantaneous, caused by an enemy machine gun bullet through the heart. He was liked by all he met and made a good and brave soldier always cheerful under the worst conditions and I personally feel his loss greatly".
The deepest sympathy is extended to his widowed mother and the other members of the family in their heavy bereavement.
Frederick Cyril Crocker, 18 Newton Street
Serjeant FREDERICK CYRIL CROCKER
Last address in Lewis: 18 Newton Street
Son of Lieut. John Crocker, R.N. and Mrs. Crocker, of Claremont, Portishead, Somerset; husband of Janet Crocker, of 46, Ailsa St. East., Girvan, Ayrshire.
Service unit: "A" Coy. 1st/6th Bn. Northumberland Fusiliers
Service number: 1865
Date of death: 1 June 1915 at the age of 27
Killed in action
Interred: Ipswich Old Cemetery, grave K. 14. 12A.
He joined the Northumberland Fusiliers at the beginning of 1914. volunteered for Imperial service when war began, was severely wounded in action at St. Julien, 26 April, 1915, while leading the platoon in a bayonet charge after his platoon officer, Lieut. Garton, had fallen, and died in the East Suffolk Hospital, Ipswich on 1st June, following.
Frederick appears in the 1901 census for Lerwick, Shetland, as a 13-year old scholar. He is the son of John Crocker (45), the Chief Officer at Fort Charlotte in that town; his mother is Annie (40). Frederick is one of seven children, Annie M (20), Beatrice (17), Edith M (15), William C (10), Violet C (3) and Eric A H (1 month).
Last address in Lewis: 18 Newton Street
Son of Lieut. John Crocker, R.N. and Mrs. Crocker, of Claremont, Portishead, Somerset; husband of Janet Crocker, of 46, Ailsa St. East., Girvan, Ayrshire.
Service unit: "A" Coy. 1st/6th Bn. Northumberland Fusiliers
Service number: 1865
Date of death: 1 June 1915 at the age of 27
Killed in action
Interred: Ipswich Old Cemetery, grave K. 14. 12A.
He joined the Northumberland Fusiliers at the beginning of 1914. volunteered for Imperial service when war began, was severely wounded in action at St. Julien, 26 April, 1915, while leading the platoon in a bayonet charge after his platoon officer, Lieut. Garton, had fallen, and died in the East Suffolk Hospital, Ipswich on 1st June, following.
Frederick appears in the 1901 census for Lerwick, Shetland, as a 13-year old scholar. He is the son of John Crocker (45), the Chief Officer at Fort Charlotte in that town; his mother is Annie (40). Frederick is one of seven children, Annie M (20), Beatrice (17), Edith M (15), William C (10), Violet C (3) and Eric A H (1 month).
Aulay Mackenzie, 13 Newton Street, Stornoway
Engineman AULAY MACKENZIE
Last address in Lewis: 13 Newton Street
Son of the late William MacKenzie, Master Mariner; husband of Margaret McKenzie, brother of Murdo of 13 Newton Street, Stornoway
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMD Northern Scot
Service number: 2325/ES
Date of birth: 23 February 1878
Date of death: 16 November 1916 at the age of 42
Interred: Sandwick Cemetery North-West Old Ground 389
Aulay first features in the 1881 census, marked as a 5-year old boy, the son of Margaret Mackenzie (48) and brother of Margaret (16), Murdo (14) and John (10). The family resides at 13 Inaclete (nowadays Newton Street in Stornoway). In 1891, his father William (60) appears, as well as an older brother, Alexander (26).
Last address in Lewis: 13 Newton Street
Son of the late William MacKenzie, Master Mariner; husband of Margaret McKenzie, brother of Murdo of 13 Newton Street, Stornoway
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMD Northern Scot
Service number: 2325/ES
Date of birth: 23 February 1878
Date of death: 16 November 1916 at the age of 42
Interred: Sandwick Cemetery North-West Old Ground 389
Aulay first features in the 1881 census, marked as a 5-year old boy, the son of Margaret Mackenzie (48) and brother of Margaret (16), Murdo (14) and John (10). The family resides at 13 Inaclete (nowadays Newton Street in Stornoway). In 1891, his father William (60) appears, as well as an older brother, Alexander (26).
John Munro, 11 Newton Street, Stornoway
Second Lieutenant JOHN MUNRO
Last address in Lewis: 11 Newton Street, Stornoway
Next of kin: Angus and Catherin Munro
Service unit: 4th Seaforth Highlanders
Date of death: 16 April 1918 at the age of 22
Killed in action
Memorial: Ploegsteert Memorial, panel 9,
Local memorial: Lewis War Memorial; Nicolson WW1 memorial, right panel
Decoration(s):Military Cross
In the 1901 census, we find John Munro as a 5-year old boy at 4 Stag Road, Stornoway. He is there with his parents Angus (39, a general carter) and Catherine (41). John is the third of four children, William (12), Maggie (8) and Angus (2).
Last address in Lewis: 11 Newton Street, Stornoway
Next of kin: Angus and Catherin Munro
Service unit: 4th Seaforth Highlanders
Date of death: 16 April 1918 at the age of 22
Killed in action
Memorial: Ploegsteert Memorial, panel 9,
Local memorial: Lewis War Memorial; Nicolson WW1 memorial, right panel
Decoration(s):Military Cross
In the 1901 census, we find John Munro as a 5-year old boy at 4 Stag Road, Stornoway. He is there with his parents Angus (39, a general carter) and Catherine (41). John is the third of four children, William (12), Maggie (8) and Angus (2).
Colin Macdonald, 9 Newton Street, Stornoway
Private COLIN MACDONALD
Last address in Lewis: 9 Newton Street, Stornoway
Son of John and Mary Macdonald, of 9, Newton St., Stornoway.
Service unit: 3rd Seaforth Highlanders
Service number: 3/6942
Date of death: 5 April 1916 at the age of 28
Interred: Bragar Old Church Yard and extension
Local memorial: Lewis War Memorial
Last address in Lewis: 9 Newton Street, Stornoway
Son of John and Mary Macdonald, of 9, Newton St., Stornoway.
Service unit: 3rd Seaforth Highlanders
Service number: 3/6942
Date of death: 5 April 1916 at the age of 28
Interred: Bragar Old Church Yard and extension
Local memorial: Lewis War Memorial
William Maclean, 3 Newton Street, Stornoway
4th Engineer WILLIAM MACLEAN
Last address in Lewis: 3 Newton Street, Stornoway
Son of Mrs. Mackinnon (formerly MacLean), of 8, Newton St., Stornoway, and the late Donald MacLean; husband of Catherine Morrison MacLean, of 25, Francis St., Stornoway.
Service unit: Merchant Marine, SS Comrie Castle
Was in engineroom of Comrie Castle. Died with several firemen of concussion by torpedo-strike
Killed in torpedo attack on ship by UC-71, 5 miles S of St Catherine's Point
Date of death: 14 March 1918 at the age of 30
Interred: Haslar Royal Naval Cemetery, grave E. 28 15/21
Mentioned on family gravestone in Sandwick Cemetery, Lewis
Local memorial: Lewis War Memorial; Nicolson WW1 memorial, middle panel
William is at 19 Newton Street in 1891, with his parents Donald and Christina. Also present is his brother John, 3 months old. He is at 10 Newton Street in 1901, now an 13-year old scholar, staying with his parents Donald (38) and Christina (33). He has five siblings, namely: Donald L (11), John (10), Kenneth (9), Margret (6) and Arthur (4). The five male children of the family all served in the First World War. Apart from William, Donald Lachlan also perished. Kenneth was a wireless operator (the Roll of Honour does not specify his unit), John served with Cameron Highlanders and Army Pay Corps and Arthur was a gunner with the Ross Mountain Battery.
Donald Lachlan Maclean, 3 Newton Street, Stornoway
Private DONALD LACHLAN MACLEAN
Last address in Lewis: 3 Newton Street, Stornoway
Son of Donald and Christina Maclean
Service unit: A Coy, 7th Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders
Service number: S/14339
Enlisted at Glasgow
Date of death: 10 September 1915 at the age of 27
Killed in action in France
Interred: Fosse 7 Military Cemetery (Quality Street), Mazingarbe, grave II. B. 8
Local memorial: Lewis War Memorial
Donald is found in the 1891 census as a 1-year old, staying with his grandfather Donald Macarthur at 10 Newton Street. He is at the same address in 1901, now an 11-year old scholar, staying with his parents Donald (38) and Christina (33). He has five siblings, namely: William (13), John (10), Kenneth (9), Margret (6) and Arthur (4). The five male children of the family all served in the First World War. Apart from Donald Lachlan, William also perished. Kenneth was a wireless operator (the Roll of Honour does not specify his unit), John served with Cameron Highlanders and Army Pay Corps and Arthur was a gunner with the Ross Mountain Battery.
Allan Macsween, 2 Newton Street, Stornoway
Signaller ALLAN MACSWEEN
Last address in Lewis: 2 Newton Street, Stornoway
Service unit: Royal Navy, HMS Invincible
Service number: J/25788
Date of birth: 26 October 1887
Date of death: 31 May 1916 at the age of 29
Lost at the Battle of Jutland.
Memorial: Portsmouth Naval Memorial, panel 13
Local memorial: Lewis War Memorial; Nicolson WW1 memorial, right panel
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