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Thomas Murray, 49 North Tolsta


Private THOMAS MURRAY
Tomas, Mac Aonghais Mhic Ailein Dhuibh
Last address in Lewis: 49 North Tolsta
Also quoted at 52 Keith Street and 6 Maciver's Buildings, Stornoway
Son of Mr. and Mrs. Angus Murray, of 52, Keith St., Stomoway, Lewis, Scotland.
Service unit: 1 Coy. 5th Bn. Canadian Infantry (Saskatchewan Regiment)
Service number: 13777
Date of death: 10 May 1915 at the age of 22
Memorial: Ypres (Menin Gate) panel 18 - 26 - 28

Date of birth: 2 May 1892
Place of birth: India
Height: 6 ft
Complexion: Dark
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Black
Religion: Presbyterian
Trade / occupation: Farmer
Volunteered at Valcartier on 17 September 1914 

His brother Allan enlisted at Valcartier on the same date and died a fortnight before Thomas.  

Thomas Macleod, 14 Stenish


Private THOMAS MACLEOD
Last address in Lewis: 14 Stenish,
Son of Isabella McLeod, of Stornoway, Scotland, and James McLeod.
Service unit: Royal Canadian Regiment
Service number: 477653
Date of death: 16 September 1919 at the age of 27
Died in hospital of gas poisoning
Interred: Hamilton Cemetery, Ontario, Canada, grave S. 116. 10
Local memorial: Lewis War Memorial

Date of birth: 5 June 1892
Place of birth: Isle of Lewis
Height: 5 ft 7 in
Complexion: Dark
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Brown
Religion: Presbyterian
Trade / occupation: Teamster

Volunteered on 23 August 1915

Thomas is shown in the 1901 census as a 8-year old at 6 Stenish, the son of James (42, crofter) and Isabella (35). His siblings were Annabella (12), George (10), Alexander J (5), Malcolm (3) and Murdina (9 months).

His brother Malcolm was killed in action whilst serving with the Seaforths.

Thomas Stewart, 12 Coulregrein


Private THOMAS STEWART
Last address in Lewis: 12 Coulregrein, Stornoway
Husband of Annie Stewart, of 12, Sand St., Coulregrein, Stornoway.
Service unit: 2nd Highland Light Infantry
Service number: 9015
Enlisted at Glasgow
Date of death: 13 November 1914 at the age of 31
Killed in action
Memorial: Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Panel 38
Local memorial: Lewis War Memorial
Served 9 years in India with HLI, mobilised as reservist at start of war

Thomas is shown in the 1891 census as a 7-year old scholar, living at "Laxdale and Goathill Rd no 15". His mother is Kate (34), and his sisters are Bella (16), Flora (12) and Peggy (4).