Private JOHN ROBERT MACDONALD
Last address in Lewis: 15 Newvalley,
Service unit: Seaforth Highlanders
Date of death: 6 November 1914
Killed in action
Local memorial: Lewis War Memorial
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John R Macdonald, 15 Newvalley
Private JOHN ROBERT MACDONALD
Last address in Lewis: 15 Newvalley,
Service unit: Seaforth Highlanders
Date of death: 6 November 1914
Killed in action
Local memorial: Lewis War Memorial
Donald Morrison, 15 Newvalley
Private DONALD MORRISON
Last address in Lewis: 15 Newvalley,
Only son of Angus and Christina Morrison of 15, New Valley, Laxdale, Stornoway.
Service unit: C-Coy, 1st/6th Seaforth Highlanders
Service number: S/24988, formerly Tr/1/15134, T.R.
Enlisted at Stornoway
Date of death: 7 August 1918 at the age of 18
Died of wounds in Rouen, France
Interred: St Sever Cemetery extension, Rouen, Q. III. M. 8
Local memorial: Lewis War Memorial
Roderick Montgomery, 14 Newvalley
Lance Corporal RODERICK MONTGOMERY
Last address in Lewis: 14 Newvalley,
Son of Mrs. J. Montgomery, of 14, New Valley, Stornaway.
Service unit: 1st/7th Gordon Highlanders
Service number: S/15234
Enlisted at Liverpool
Date of death: 18 July 1918 at the age of 23
Died in German POW camp
Interred: Sedan (St Charles) Communal Cemetery, grave 488
Local memorial: Lewis War Memorial
Had been sheepfarming in Chili and came home at his own expense in 1916 to do his bit for the Old Country
Last address in Lewis: 14 Newvalley,
Son of Mrs. J. Montgomery, of 14, New Valley, Stornaway.
Service unit: 1st/7th Gordon Highlanders
Service number: S/15234
Enlisted at Liverpool
Date of death: 18 July 1918 at the age of 23
Died in German POW camp
Interred: Sedan (St Charles) Communal Cemetery, grave 488
Local memorial: Lewis War Memorial
Had been sheepfarming in Chili and came home at his own expense in 1916 to do his bit for the Old Country
John Shaw, 10 Newvalley
Corporal JOHN SHAW
Last address in Lewis: 10 Newvalley,
Son of John Shaw, of New Valley, Stornoway.
Service unit: 1st Seaforth Highlanders
Service number: 3/6226
Enlisted at Stornoway
Date of death: 9 May 1915 at the age of 27
Killed in action
Memorial: Le Touret Memorial, Panel 38 and 39
Local memorial: Lewis War Memorial
Four of his brothers also served in the war. Alex was killed in action in 1914 whilst serving in the Gordons; Norman; Neil was a CSM in the Canadian Army, and earned a DCM for gallantry in the field and Duncan was a piper in the Gordon Highlanders
Alexander Shaw, 10 Newvalley
Private ALEX SHAW
Last address in Lewis: 10 Newvalley,
Son of John Shaw, of New Valley, Stornoway.
Service unit: 1st Gordon Highlanders
Service number: 3/5227
Enlisted at Keose Manse
Date of death: 11 November 1914 at the age of 24
Killed in action
Memorial: Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Panel 38 and 40
Local memorial: Lewis War Memorial
Four of his brothers also served in the war. John was killed in action in 1915 whilst serving in the Seaforths; Norman; Neil was a CSM in the Canadian Army, and earned a DCM for gallantry in the field and Duncan was a piper in the Gordon Highlanders
Alexander Macdonald, 7 Newvalley
Chief Warrant Officer ALEX MACDONALD
Last address in Lewis: 7 Newvalley,
Son of Margaret MacDonald, of 7, Newvalley, Laxdale by Stornoway, Ross-shire.
Born at Sydney, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMS Pembroke
Service number: 11708DA
Date of birth: 9 August 1882
Date of death: 1 January 1919 at the age of 40
Drowned in sinking of HMY Iolaire, was never found
Memorial: Chatham Naval Memorial, panel 32
Local memorial: Lewis War Memorial
Joined the Australian Navy at the outbreak of war. Served as a signaller at the Dardanelles. Afterwards was mine sweeping on the Nova Scotian coast. Was at Halifax at the time of the great explosion.
Duncan Graham, 5 Newvalley
Lance Corporal DUNCAN GRAHAM
Last address in Lewis: 5 Newvalley,
Son of Donald and Margaret Graham, of 5, New Valley, Stornoway, Scotland.
Service unit: 16th Canadian Infantry (Manitoba Regiment)
Service number: 736772
Date of death: 8 August 1918 at the age of 35
Killed in action in France
Interred: Demuin British Cemetery, grave A. 8.
Local memorial: Lewis War Memorial
Date of birth: 4 February 1885
Height: 5 ft 9 in
Complexion: Dark
Eyes: Grey
Hair: Dark brown
Religion: Presbyterian
Trade / occupation: Labourer
Current address: Grenville, AL
Volunteered at Calgary on 28 March 1916
Duncan is shown in the 1891 census, aged 7, at home in Laxdale with his parents Donald (43) and Margaret (45) as well as his siblings John (15), Donald (13) and Mary (9).The 1901 census confirms Duncan (and his parents) at 5 Newvalley.
Stornoway Gazette, 30 August 1918
Mr Donald Graham, 5 New Valley, received official intimation that his son, Lance-Corporal Duncan Graham, of the Canadian Infantry, had fallen in action. The sad news was conveyed in a letter from his platoon commander, who wrote:
"I shall hope that this is not the first word that you receive of your son's fall in action. I cannot hope to break it gently if you have not heard officially. Keenly as we feel him loss here in his company and platoon, we realise the awfulness of the blow that must fall on his parents and yet that blow may be somewhat lessened by pride in his bearing and gallantry in the face of the enemy. As his platoon commander, I have recommended him for exceptionally good work in an affair in which he lost his life. Our company had the honour to be in the front line of this big offensive. Shortly after the kick-off, Lance-Cpl Graham and two of his section encountered a strong post. Your son decided immediately on rushing the position, which they did, with the result that three machine guns, which might have done great damage to our force, were captured and the garrison wiped out. It was here your son lost his life, and in doing so saved a great many others. Had he lived, htere is no doubt he would have received a decoration, but they are so seldom given posthumously that you will probabloy only have the knowledge that he earned it. During my short command of 14 Platoon, I have looked on your son as a man on whom I could always depend at a pinch, and he has certainly warranted that opinion. I can only offer my deepest sympathy, and that of his comrades in your great sorrow and assur eyou he will be always remembered by those who knew him."
The deceased soldier who was 32 years of age, went to Canada 14 years ago and joined up voluntarily in 1915. He was home last winter recovering from the effects of wounds received in action. In his death, King and country have lost a gallant and fearless soldier; his parents have lost a kind, loving and dutiful son. In their sorrow, they have the sincere sympathy of the entire community.
Last address in Lewis: 5 Newvalley,
Son of Donald and Margaret Graham, of 5, New Valley, Stornoway, Scotland.
Service unit: 16th Canadian Infantry (Manitoba Regiment)
Service number: 736772
Date of death: 8 August 1918 at the age of 35
Killed in action in France
Interred: Demuin British Cemetery, grave A. 8.
Local memorial: Lewis War Memorial
Date of birth: 4 February 1885
Height: 5 ft 9 in
Complexion: Dark
Eyes: Grey
Hair: Dark brown
Religion: Presbyterian
Trade / occupation: Labourer
Current address: Grenville, AL
Volunteered at Calgary on 28 March 1916
Duncan is shown in the 1891 census, aged 7, at home in Laxdale with his parents Donald (43) and Margaret (45) as well as his siblings John (15), Donald (13) and Mary (9).The 1901 census confirms Duncan (and his parents) at 5 Newvalley.
Stornoway Gazette, 30 August 1918
Mr Donald Graham, 5 New Valley, received official intimation that his son, Lance-Corporal Duncan Graham, of the Canadian Infantry, had fallen in action. The sad news was conveyed in a letter from his platoon commander, who wrote:
"I shall hope that this is not the first word that you receive of your son's fall in action. I cannot hope to break it gently if you have not heard officially. Keenly as we feel him loss here in his company and platoon, we realise the awfulness of the blow that must fall on his parents and yet that blow may be somewhat lessened by pride in his bearing and gallantry in the face of the enemy. As his platoon commander, I have recommended him for exceptionally good work in an affair in which he lost his life. Our company had the honour to be in the front line of this big offensive. Shortly after the kick-off, Lance-Cpl Graham and two of his section encountered a strong post. Your son decided immediately on rushing the position, which they did, with the result that three machine guns, which might have done great damage to our force, were captured and the garrison wiped out. It was here your son lost his life, and in doing so saved a great many others. Had he lived, htere is no doubt he would have received a decoration, but they are so seldom given posthumously that you will probabloy only have the knowledge that he earned it. During my short command of 14 Platoon, I have looked on your son as a man on whom I could always depend at a pinch, and he has certainly warranted that opinion. I can only offer my deepest sympathy, and that of his comrades in your great sorrow and assur eyou he will be always remembered by those who knew him."
The deceased soldier who was 32 years of age, went to Canada 14 years ago and joined up voluntarily in 1915. He was home last winter recovering from the effects of wounds received in action. In his death, King and country have lost a gallant and fearless soldier; his parents have lost a kind, loving and dutiful son. In their sorrow, they have the sincere sympathy of the entire community.
Angus Macleod, 1 Newvalley
Seaman ANGUS MACLEOD
Last address in Lewis: 1 Newvalley,
Son of Alex Macleod
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMT Resmilo
Service number: 19972/DA
Date of birth: 20 March 1900
Date of death: 1 January 1919 at the age of 18
Drowned in sinking of HMY Iolaire
Interred: Crossbost Cemetery
Local memorial: Lewis War Memorial
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