Friday 7 November

At this time of year, there is an increase in interest in my WW1 (and WW2) output, and tonight I found this very touching tribute to John Macarthur, late of 8 Cromore, who was lost on HMS Invincible during the Battle of Jutland on 31 May 1916.

"In loving memory of my Great Uncle John MacArthur, 8 Cromore, South Lochs. Who died so young for his country. 100 years has passed and we never had the opportunity as a family to have memory's of you. We are so very proud of you, and of all the men from the islands who give their lives. RIP. "