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.
Donald Morrison, 41 South Shawbost
Seaman DONALD MORRISON
Last address in Lewis: 41 South Shawbost,
Son of Murdo and Christy Morrison, of 41, South Shawbost, Stornoway;
Husband of Catherine Morrison, of 41, South Shawbost, Stornoway, Lewis.
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMT Flicker
Service number: 3541/C
Date of birth: 16 February 1874
Date of death: 5 March 1916 at the age of 42
Ship sunk by mine
Interred: Dover (St James) Cemetery, grave N. H. 9.
Served in the South African War with the 3rd Bn. Seaforth Highlanders.
Donald appears in the 1891 census at South Shawbost, aged 15, the son of Murdo (59) and Chirsty (55), and brother of Catherine (17).
Last address in Lewis: 41 South Shawbost,
Son of Murdo and Christy Morrison, of 41, South Shawbost, Stornoway;
Husband of Catherine Morrison, of 41, South Shawbost, Stornoway, Lewis.
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMT Flicker
Service number: 3541/C
Date of birth: 16 February 1874
Date of death: 5 March 1916 at the age of 42
Ship sunk by mine
Interred: Dover (St James) Cemetery, grave N. H. 9.
Served in the South African War with the 3rd Bn. Seaforth Highlanders.
Donald appears in the 1891 census at South Shawbost, aged 15, the son of Murdo (59) and Chirsty (55), and brother of Catherine (17).
Malcolm Macdonald, 34 South Shawbost
MALCOLM MACDONALD
Last address in Lewis: 34 South Shawbost
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve
Date of death: 13 February 1915 at the age of 31
Drowned
Local memorial: West Side, Bragar
His brother John appears to have drowned a day later, also serving in the RNR.
Last address in Lewis: 34 South Shawbost
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve
Date of death: 13 February 1915 at the age of 31
Drowned
Local memorial: West Side, Bragar
His brother John appears to have drowned a day later, also serving in the RNR.
John Macdonald, 34 South Shawbost
Seaman JOHN MACDONALD
Last address in Lewis: 34 South Shawbost
Brother of Donald McDonald, of 16, Clyde St., Dumbarton. Native of Shawbost, Stornoway.
Service unit: Merchant Marine, HMS Partridge
Service number: 3478B
Date of birth: 1 April 1885
Date of death: 14 February 1915 at the age of 31
Drowned when cutter was upset by HMS Sutlej
Memorial: Chatham Naval Memorial, panel 14,
John appears in the 1901 census at 39 South Shawbost, aged 13, the son of Neil (57) and Mary (60) and brother of Malcolm (18).
It would appear that his brother Malcolm drowned in 1915, serving in the RNR.
Last address in Lewis: 34 South Shawbost
Brother of Donald McDonald, of 16, Clyde St., Dumbarton. Native of Shawbost, Stornoway.
Service unit: Merchant Marine, HMS Partridge
Service number: 3478B
Date of birth: 1 April 1885
Date of death: 14 February 1915 at the age of 31
Drowned when cutter was upset by HMS Sutlej
Memorial: Chatham Naval Memorial, panel 14,
John appears in the 1901 census at 39 South Shawbost, aged 13, the son of Neil (57) and Mary (60) and brother of Malcolm (18).
It would appear that his brother Malcolm drowned in 1915, serving in the RNR.
Donald William Gillies, 30 South Shawbost
Seaman DONALD WILLIAM GILLIES
Last address in Lewis: 30 South Shawbost,
Son of Angus and Mary Gillies
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve
Service number: 3309/A
Date of birth: 24 November 1888
Date of death: 1 January 1919 at the age of 28
Drowned in sinking of HMY Iolaire
Interred: Bragar Old Church Yard and extension
Local memorial: West Side, Bragar
Donald William appears in the 1901 census, aged 12, at 30 South Shawbost, the son of Angus (60) and Mary (58), and brother of Murdo (27), Malcolm (16) and Kate (15).
His brother Malcolm was a petty officer in the RNR, who survived the war.
Donald served in Hawke Bn (Royal Naval Division) C/493 from 16 September 1914 to 2 November 1914, then to Crystal Palace. HMS Pembroke from 5 November 1918 until his death.
Last address in Lewis: 30 South Shawbost,
Son of Angus and Mary Gillies
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve
Service number: 3309/A
Date of birth: 24 November 1888
Date of death: 1 January 1919 at the age of 28
Drowned in sinking of HMY Iolaire
Interred: Bragar Old Church Yard and extension
Local memorial: West Side, Bragar
Donald William appears in the 1901 census, aged 12, at 30 South Shawbost, the son of Angus (60) and Mary (58), and brother of Murdo (27), Malcolm (16) and Kate (15).
His brother Malcolm was a petty officer in the RNR, who survived the war.
Donald served in Hawke Bn (Royal Naval Division) C/493 from 16 September 1914 to 2 November 1914, then to Crystal Palace. HMS Pembroke from 5 November 1918 until his death.
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 Macphail, 23 South Shawbost
Company Serjeant Major RODERICK MACPHAIL
Last address in Lewis: 23 South Shawbost,
Son of Donald and Bella Murray McPhail, of Stornoway
Husband of Jane McPhail, of Ronaldshay Place, South Lumley St., Grangemouth, Stirlingshire.
Service unit: 8th Seaforth Highlanders
Service number: S/1515
Enlisted at Falkirk
Date of death: 10 July 1916 at the age of 42
Killed in action
Interred: Vermelles British Cemetery, grave IV. F. 41
Local memorial: West Side, Bragar
Decoration(s):DCM, Croix de Guerre (France).
Roderick appears in the 1881 census, aged 6, at home with his parents Donald (40) and Bella (35), and sisters Catherine (3) and Christina (2).
Last address in Lewis: 23 South Shawbost,
Son of Donald and Bella Murray McPhail, of Stornoway
Husband of Jane McPhail, of Ronaldshay Place, South Lumley St., Grangemouth, Stirlingshire.
Service unit: 8th Seaforth Highlanders
Service number: S/1515
Enlisted at Falkirk
Date of death: 10 July 1916 at the age of 42
Killed in action
Interred: Vermelles British Cemetery, grave IV. F. 41
Local memorial: West Side, Bragar
Decoration(s):DCM, Croix de Guerre (France).
Roderick appears in the 1881 census, aged 6, at home with his parents Donald (40) and Bella (35), and sisters Catherine (3) and Christina (2).
Angus Gillies, 23 South Shawbost
Seaman ANGUS GILLIES
Last address in Lewis: 23 South Shawbost
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve,
Date of death: 1919 at the age of 29
Discharged due to illness, of which he died.
The 1891 and 1901 censuses show an Angus Gillies, born around 1887, the son of Malcolm and Ann, but living at 47 North Shawbost. Too little information is available to make a definite connection.
Last address in Lewis: 23 South Shawbost
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve,
Date of death: 1919 at the age of 29
Discharged due to illness, of which he died.
The 1891 and 1901 censuses show an Angus Gillies, born around 1887, the son of Malcolm and Ann, but living at 47 North Shawbost. Too little information is available to make a definite connection.
Angus Macleod, 14 South Shawbost
Private ANGUS MACLEOD
Last address in Lewis: 14 South Shawbost,
Son of Alexander MacLeod, of 14, South Shawbost, Stornoway, Scotland.
Service unit: 28th Canadian Infantry (Saskatchewan Regiment)
Service number: 73498
Date of death: 6 June 1916 at the age of 33
Killed in action
Memorial: Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Panel 18 - 26 - 28
Local memorial: West Side, Bragar
Date of birth: 13 October 1889
Place of birth: Isle of Lewis
Height: 5 ft 6 in
Complexion: Ruddy
Eyes: Black
Hair: Auburn
Religion: Presbyterian
Trade / occupation: Sailor
Was drafted in at Prince Albert on 23 October 1914
Angus appears in the 1891 census at South Shawbost aged 7, the son of Alexander (38) and Isabella (35), brother of John (9) and Murdo (4), and grandson of Christina (80).
His brothers Kenneth and Murdo served in the RNR; his brother John was in the Seaforth Highlanders. These three survived the war.
Last address in Lewis: 14 South Shawbost,
Son of Alexander MacLeod, of 14, South Shawbost, Stornoway, Scotland.
Service unit: 28th Canadian Infantry (Saskatchewan Regiment)
Service number: 73498
Date of death: 6 June 1916 at the age of 33
Killed in action
Memorial: Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Panel 18 - 26 - 28
Local memorial: West Side, Bragar
Date of birth: 13 October 1889
Place of birth: Isle of Lewis
Height: 5 ft 6 in
Complexion: Ruddy
Eyes: Black
Hair: Auburn
Religion: Presbyterian
Trade / occupation: Sailor
Was drafted in at Prince Albert on 23 October 1914
Angus appears in the 1891 census at South Shawbost aged 7, the son of Alexander (38) and Isabella (35), brother of John (9) and Murdo (4), and grandson of Christina (80).
His brothers Kenneth and Murdo served in the RNR; his brother John was in the Seaforth Highlanders. These three survived the war.
Angus Macleod, 11 South Shawbost
Seaman ANGUS MACLEOD
Last address in Lewis: 11 South Shawbost,
Son of Peter MacLeod, of 11, South Shawbost, Stornoway, Ross-shire.
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMS Vernon
Service number: 2020D
Date of birth: 1 November 1873
Date of death: 1 January 1919 at the age of 51
Drowned in sinking of HMY Iolaire, was never found
Memorial: Chatham Naval Memorial, panel 32
Local memorial: West Side, Bragar
Angus appears in the 1881 census at Garabine Road, aged 3, the son of Peter (44) and Gormilia (47), and brother of Kenneth (15), Mary (12), Murdo (9), Christina (7) and grandson of Ann (88).
His brother Donald served with the Canadians and survived the war.
Last address in Lewis: 11 South Shawbost,
Son of Peter MacLeod, of 11, South Shawbost, Stornoway, Ross-shire.
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMS Vernon
Service number: 2020D
Date of birth: 1 November 1873
Date of death: 1 January 1919 at the age of 51
Drowned in sinking of HMY Iolaire, was never found
Memorial: Chatham Naval Memorial, panel 32
Local memorial: West Side, Bragar
Angus appears in the 1881 census at Garabine Road, aged 3, the son of Peter (44) and Gormilia (47), and brother of Kenneth (15), Mary (12), Murdo (9), Christina (7) and grandson of Ann (88).
His brother Donald served with the Canadians and survived the war.
John Smith, 11 South Shawbost
Seaman JOHN SMITH
Last address in Lewis: 11 South Shawbost,
Son of John and Mary Smith, of 14, North Bragar
Husband of Kate Smith, of 11, South Shawbost, Stornoway.
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMS Duchess of Devonshire
Service number: 3516/B
Date of birth: 14 April 1881
Date of death: 1 January 1919 at the age of 35
Drowned in sinking of HMY Iolaire
Interred: Bragar Old Church Yard and extension
Local memorial: West Side, Bragar
John appears in the 1891 census at 37 North Bragar, aged 10, the son of John (47) and Mary (43), and brother of Finlay (12), Murdo (6), Donald (5) and Catherine (3).
Last address in Lewis: 11 South Shawbost,
Son of John and Mary Smith, of 14, North Bragar
Husband of Kate Smith, of 11, South Shawbost, Stornoway.
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMS Duchess of Devonshire
Service number: 3516/B
Date of birth: 14 April 1881
Date of death: 1 January 1919 at the age of 35
Drowned in sinking of HMY Iolaire
Interred: Bragar Old Church Yard and extension
Local memorial: West Side, Bragar
John appears in the 1891 census at 37 North Bragar, aged 10, the son of John (47) and Mary (43), and brother of Finlay (12), Murdo (6), Donald (5) and Catherine (3).
Murdo Maciver, 7 South Shawbost
Private MURDO MACIVER
Last address in Lewis: 7 South Shawbost,
Son of Angus Maciver
Service unit: Seaforth Highlanders
Date of death: 1 May 1918 at the age of 19
Died of wounds
Local memorial: West Side, Bragar
No further information can be traced on this casualty
Last address in Lewis: 7 South Shawbost,
Son of Angus Maciver
Service unit: Seaforth Highlanders
Date of death: 1 May 1918 at the age of 19
Died of wounds
Local memorial: West Side, Bragar
No further information can be traced on this casualty
Donald Macleod, 5 South Shawbost
Seaman DONALD MACLEOD
Last address in Lewis: 5 South Shawbost,
Son of Norman and Effie MacLeod, of 5, South Shawbost, Stornoway.
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMD Beatrice
Service number: 4944/SD
Date of birth: 14 September 1896
Date of death: 1 January 1919 at the age of 20
Drowned in sinking of HMY Iolaire
Interred: Bragar Old Church Yard and extension
Local memorial: West Side, Bragar
His brother John served with the Seaforth Highlanders and was wounded in the left arm in Mesopotamia; his brother Murdo served in the RNR; these two survived the war.
Last address in Lewis: 5 South Shawbost,
Son of Norman and Effie MacLeod, of 5, South Shawbost, Stornoway.
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMD Beatrice
Service number: 4944/SD
Date of birth: 14 September 1896
Date of death: 1 January 1919 at the age of 20
Drowned in sinking of HMY Iolaire
Interred: Bragar Old Church Yard and extension
Local memorial: West Side, Bragar
His brother John served with the Seaforth Highlanders and was wounded in the left arm in Mesopotamia; his brother Murdo served in the RNR; these two survived the war.
William Sinclair Ross, Shawbost
Sergeant WILLIAM SINCLAIR ROSS
Last address in Lewis: Shawbost School House,
Son of William T. Ross, F.E.I.S., and Catherine Banks Ross, of Scarp Schoolhouse, Harris, Inverness-shire. Born at Shawbost, Lewis, Ross-shire.
Service unit: B Coy. 2nd Bn. Seaforth Highlanders
Service number: 9106
Enlisted at Thurso
Date of death: 9 June 1915 at the age of 33
Killed in action
Interred: Bard Cottage Cemetery, grave VI. C. 14
Local memorial: West Side, Bragar; Nicolson Institute WW1, right panel
William appears in the 1891 census, aged 7, the son of William T (34) and Catherina (33) and brother of John Banks (5), Margaret C. Macpherson (3) and Alastair B (8 months).
Last address in Lewis: Shawbost School House,
Son of William T. Ross, F.E.I.S., and Catherine Banks Ross, of Scarp Schoolhouse, Harris, Inverness-shire. Born at Shawbost, Lewis, Ross-shire.
Service unit: B Coy. 2nd Bn. Seaforth Highlanders
Service number: 9106
Enlisted at Thurso
Date of death: 9 June 1915 at the age of 33
Killed in action
Interred: Bard Cottage Cemetery, grave VI. C. 14
Local memorial: West Side, Bragar; Nicolson Institute WW1, right panel
William appears in the 1891 census, aged 7, the son of William T (34) and Catherina (33) and brother of John Banks (5), Margaret C. Macpherson (3) and Alastair B (8 months).
John Macaulay, 56 North Shawbost
Leading boatman JOHN MACAULAY
Last address in Lewis: 56 North Shawbost,
Husband of Elizabeth Macaulay, of Dunnet, Thurso, Caithness.
Service unit: HM Coastguard, Butt of Lewis Signal Station
Service number: 198280
Date of birth: 26 November 1880
Date of death: 27 January 1919 at the age of 37
Died in an accident at Butt of Lewis
Interred: Bragar Old Church Yard and extension
Local memorial: West Side, Bragar
His brother Kenneth was in the Transport Service and survived the war.
Last address in Lewis: 56 North Shawbost,
Husband of Elizabeth Macaulay, of Dunnet, Thurso, Caithness.
Service unit: HM Coastguard, Butt of Lewis Signal Station
Service number: 198280
Date of birth: 26 November 1880
Date of death: 27 January 1919 at the age of 37
Died in an accident at Butt of Lewis
Interred: Bragar Old Church Yard and extension
Local memorial: West Side, Bragar
His brother Kenneth was in the Transport Service and survived the war.
Murdo Mackay, 55 North Shawbost
Seaman MURDO MACKAY
Last address in Lewis: 55 North Shawbost,
Son of Donald and Ann MacKay, of 55, North Shawbost, Stornoway
Husband of Catherine MacKay, of 55, North Shawbost, Stornoway.
Service unit: Royal Naval Division, HMS Otway
Service number: 2767B
Date of birth: 26 February 1875
Date of death: 23 July 1917 at the age of 42
Ship sunk by U-boat
Memorial: Chatham Naval Memorial, panel 26
Local memorial: West Side, Bragar
Mentioned in despatches
Murdo appears in the 1891 census at South Shawbost, aged 16, the son of Donald (46) and Ann (42), brother of Donald (18), Christina (13), Mary Ann (9), Annie (4) and Niel (9 months).
His brother Neil served in the Canadians and survived the war.
John Macphail, 54 North Shawbost
Seaman JOHN MACPHAIL
Last address in Lewis: 54 North Shawbost
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve,
Date of death: 1 January 1916 at the age of 28
Died of illness
This casualty cannot be traced in the records. John Macphail, 54 North Shawbost, is quoted as being interned in Holland.
Last address in Lewis: 54 North Shawbost
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve,
Date of death: 1 January 1916 at the age of 28
Died of illness
This casualty cannot be traced in the records. John Macphail, 54 North Shawbost, is quoted as being interned in Holland.
Neil Donald Maciver, 45 North Shawbost
Private NEIL DONALD MACIVER
Last address in Lewis: 45 North Shawbost,
Son of Malcolm and Mary Anne Maciver of North Shawbost
Service unit: 6th Cameron Highlanders
Service number: S/43300
Enlisted at Kingussie, where he was living.
Date of death: 8 October 1916 at the age of 19
Killed in action
Memorial: Thiepval Memorial, Pier and Face 15B
Local memorial: West Side, Bragar; Nicolson Institute WW1, left panel
The 1901 census shows Neil Donald aged 3, at 45 North Shawbost, the son of Malcolm (33) and Mary (27) and brother of Malcolm (2) and Norman Ivor (9 months) as well as Catherine Ann (3).
His brother Malcolm M. served in the Highland Light Infantry and survived the war.
Last address in Lewis: 45 North Shawbost,
Son of Malcolm and Mary Anne Maciver of North Shawbost
Service unit: 6th Cameron Highlanders
Service number: S/43300
Enlisted at Kingussie, where he was living.
Date of death: 8 October 1916 at the age of 19
Killed in action
Memorial: Thiepval Memorial, Pier and Face 15B
Local memorial: West Side, Bragar; Nicolson Institute WW1, left panel
The 1901 census shows Neil Donald aged 3, at 45 North Shawbost, the son of Malcolm (33) and Mary (27) and brother of Malcolm (2) and Norman Ivor (9 months) as well as Catherine Ann (3).
His brother Malcolm M. served in the Highland Light Infantry and survived the war.
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