Murdo Mackenzie Macfarquhar, Dell House

Second Lieutenant MURDO MACKENZIE MACFARQUHAR
Last address in Lewis: Dell House
Son of Murdo MacFarquhar, of Dell House, Ness, Stornoway.
Service unit: 9th King's Own Scottish Borderers (attached 7th/8th)
Date of death: 15 September 1916 at the age of 27
Killed in action in France
Memorial: Thiepval Memorial, Pier and Face 4A and 4D
Local memorial: North Lewis, Cross

Murdo appears in the 1901 census, aged 12, at 1 North Dell (Dell House), with his parents Murdo (50) and Murdina (48) as well as his siblings Maggie (21), Alexander (18), Johanna (15), Mary (14), Murdo (12), Jessie Ann (9), John (7) and Robert (4).

Norman Morrison, 22 North Dell

Private NORMAN MORRISON
Last address in Lewis: 22 North Dell,
Son of Angus Morrison
Service unit: 7th Seaforth Highlanders
Service number: S/13107
Enlisted at Fort George
Date of death: 1 October 1918
Died of wounds in France
Memorial: Tyne Cot memorial, panel 132 to 135 and 162A
Local memorial: North Lewis, Cross

Norman appears in the 1901 census at 33 North Dell, with his parents Angus (51) and Henrietta (50) as well as siblings John (15), Allan (12) and Finlay (7).

His brother John served with the Canadian Expeditionary Force, and his brother Finlay was also in the Seaforth Highlanders; they both survived the war.

Stornoway Gazette, 15 November 1918
It is with much regret we announce the death of Pte Norman Morrison, son of Angus Morrison, 22 North Dell. His father received official intimation that he died of wounds in France on 1 October 1918. He was an exceptionally bright and cheerful lad and was a general favourite with everyone, young and old. News of his death will be met with genuine regret by a large circle of friends at home and abroad. He was at home only a short while ago and returned to France as cheery and optimistic as ever. The sympathy of the whole district is extended to his bereaved parents and brothers in their irrepairable loss.

John Morrison, 18A North Dell

Sergeant JOHN MORRISON
Last address in Lewis: 18A North Dell,
Son of Norman and Catherine Morrison, of 18, North Dell, Ness, Stornoway, Scotland.
Service unit: 123rd Canadian Pioneers
Service number: 430014
Date of death: 23 May 1917 at the age of 31
Killed in action in Arras
Interred: La Targette British Cemetery, Neuville-St Vaast, grave I. B. 27
Local memorial: North Lewis, Cross

Date of birth: 22 March 1887
Place of birth: Isle of Lewis
Height: 5 ft 9 in
Complexion: Fresh
Eyes: Grey
Hair: Dark brown
Religion: Presbyterian
Trade / occupation: Fisherman
Volunteered at Victoria on 1 March 1915 

John appears in the 1891 census, aged 6, at North Dell, at home with his parents Norman (42) and Catherine (38) as well as his siblings Catherine (10), Margaret (8), Alexander (4) and Donald (2).

His brother Donald served in the Seaforth Highlanders in France and Mesopotamia and was wounded 3 times. 

John Macdonald, 16 North Dell

Private JOHN MACDONALD
Last address in Lewis: 16 North Dell,
Son of Murdo Macdonald
Service unit: 2nd Seaforth Highlanders
Service number: 3/7001
Enlisted at Stornoway
Date of death: 9 May 1915 at the age of 22
Killed by gas poisoning sustained on 1 May 1915
Interred: Bailleul Communal Cemetery extension Nord, grave I. E. 166
Local memorial: North Lewis, Cross

John Morrison, 12 North Dell

Private JOHN MORRISON
Last address in Lewis: 12 North Dell,
Son of John and Margaret Morrison, of 12, North Dell, Ness, Stornoway, Scotland.
Service unit: 7th Canadian Infantry (British Columbia Regiment)
Service number: 23411
Date of death: 24 April 1915 at the age of 30
Killed in action at Hill 60
Ypres (Menin Gate), panel 18 - 28 - 30
Local memorial: North Lewis, Cross

Date of birth: 12 July 1885
Place of birth: Isle of Lewis
Height: 5 ft 11 in
Complexion: Fair
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Fair
Religion: Church of England
Trade / occupation: Seaman
Volunteered at Valcartier on 18 September 1914 

John is shown on the 1891 census aged 6, and born at Skigersta, but living at North Dell with his parents John (48) and Margaret (38) as well as his siblings Angus (10), Janet (4) and Ann (1).

William Macleod, 3 North Dell

Sergeant WILLIAM MACLEOD
Last address in Lewis: 3 North Dell,
Son of Mrs. John MacLeod, of 2, North Dell, Ness
Husband of Janet Morrison MacLeod, of North Dell, Ness, Stornoway.
Service unit: 8th Seaforth Highlanders
Service number: 316398
Enlisted at Fort George
Date of death: 28 July 1918 at the age of 42
Killed at Buzancy
Interred: Buzancy Military Cemetery, grave I. B. 25
Local memorial: North Lewis, Cross
Served in Egypt during the South African Campaign.

His brother John served with the Royal Garrison Artillery, for which he was awarded Croix de Guerre (Belgian) at 3rd Ypres, October 1917

Stornoway Gazette, 23 August 1918 
We regret to learn of the death of Sergeant William Macleod, 3 North Dell, who was killed in action lately. Willie was a general favourite with all, and his death has caused widespread regret. He served in Egypt with the Seaforths during the Boer War. He leaves a young widow and child.