Tuesday, 31 July 2007

Face from the War Memorial

In recent weeks, I have continued to work on my project "Faces from the War Memorial". I have by no means finished, but would like to present a selection of my findings.

This is Private MURDO  MACKAY

Murdo last lived in Lewis at 2 Achmore,
He was the son of Norman and Catherine Mackay

He served in 1st Battallion, Cameron  Highlanders
Service no: 3/5432
He died on 22 December 1914
RIP

He is remembered on the memorial at Le Touret, on panels 41 and 42
His name is mentioned on the Lewis War Memorial, under Lochs on plaque 1
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5 comments:

  1. Anonymous31 July 2007 at 11:02

    Well, Mr. Murdo Mackay, it was my 21st century pleasure to meet you here in our little land of Journals.  And Guido, you certainly do these folks proud, God bless you for your empathy and compassion. xo CATHY

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  2. Anonymous31 July 2007 at 11:08

    So touching ..love Jan xx

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  3. Anonymous31 July 2007 at 13:17

    Such a young handsome man! Are you going to present your research to a museum when you're finished? Or to a library?
    Pam

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  4. Anonymous31 July 2007 at 23:11

    Lovely to introduce us to these bygone heros!  -  Barbara

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  5. Anonymous1 August 2007 at 05:46

    It is good to remember them... thank you.

    be well,
    Dawn
    http://journals.aol.com/princesssaurora/CarpeDiem/

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