Today on this day in the First World War, these two men from the Isle of Lewis laid down their lives for King and Country. RIP
Corporal COLIN MACIVER
Last address in Lewis: 62 North Tolsta,
Son of John and Margaret MacIver, of 62, North Tolsta, Stornoway.
Regiment or division: Gordon Highlanders, Depot
Service number: 3/5668
Date of death: 6 March 1916 at the age of 26
Died of wounds in Brighton Military Hospital
Interred: North Tolsta Cemetery, Lewis
Local memorial: North Tolsta
Private JOHN MURRAY
Last address in Lewis: 27 South Dell,
Son of the late Angus and Catherine Murray, of 27, South Dell, Ness, Stornoway.
Regiment or division: 1st Seaforth Highlanders
Service number: 3/7233
Date of death: 6 March 1915 at the age of 21
Died of wounds sustained 2 days before. Died in hospital
Interred: Merville Communal Cemetery
Memorial reference: I. D. 9
Local memorial: North Lewis, Cross
Very sad, nice tribute here, Guido. Wondering why Pvt. Jhn Murray's listing has 'Son of LATE'... that almost implies that the Corporals parents are still living. I'm sure they're not.... OH, this must be the way it was listed at the time of the death of the young servicemen, I get it... it just takes me awhile. = )
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