View across the Outer Harbour of Stornoway

Tuesday, 24 February 2009

Remembering Today - 23 February

On this day during the First World War, these two men lost their lives in the service of King and Country. RIP.

Private GEORGE MACIVER

Last address in Lewis: 24 Vatisker,
Regiment or division: Seaforth Highlanders
Date of death: 23 February 1917
Killed in action
Lewis Memorial: Back

Seaman DONALD MURRAY
Last address in Lewis: 21 North Tolsta,
Regiment or division: Royal Naval Reserve
Date of death: 23 February 1919 at the age of 21
Invalided home, died of illness after joining Fife Constabulary
Local memorial: North Tolsta

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