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GLASGOW LEWISMEN IN THE GREAT WAR.
It seems a fitting coincidence that the first Lewisman to be here
named should have risen to the distinction of Lieutenant.
GRAHAM— JOHN, Clydebank, Glasgow; native of Braebhig, Vatisker,
Back. Joined 6th Argyll & Sutherlands in April, 1917 ; transferred
to 4tn Seaforths ; served in France and Belgium.
GRAHAM— AIEXANDER, 4th Seaforths; son of Murdo Graham, 72
Cathedral Street, Glasgow, a native of Vatisker, Back. Joining
in February, 1915, this young soldier reached the field of battle
only six weeks after enlistment. Wounded at Festubert in May,
1915 ; and again by gas-shell at High Wood, 27th July, 1916 ; died
in field hospital. Left a widow and five children.
Here we have a typical example of the "chivalrous and important
part" for which the "gallant Grahams" are noted in Scottish History.
MACARTHUR— JOHN, H.L.I. ; a native of Carloway. Joined in 1914.
Had previous service in Crete, Egypt, the Soudan, and South
Africa.
MACARTHUR— KENNETH, Seaforths; native of Carloway. Joined in
1914; killed in France.
Two excellent specimens of the British soldier. Despite his veteran
service, John Macarthur proved his title to the Clan Motto — "Fide et
opera"; while his kinsman earned the highest motto of all — "Faithful
unto Death."
MACDONALD— KENNETH, H.M.S. "Emperor of India"; native of
Carloway; joined in 1914-
It is noteworthy that the men serving on this ship were winners of the
Challenge Cup, competed for by the whole Fleet. A gallant sailor of
the Clan of whom the celebrated Ardnamurchan Bard sang : —
"Fresh honours ever gaining, disdaining servility,
Attacks can never move them but prove their stability."
MACFARLANE— DONALD, Harland St., Glasgow. Coy.-Sergt.-Major
and ex-Sergt. of 1st Seaforths. Native of Marvig, Lochs. Had 13
years service when he joined up in 1914, and served on 14th Batt.,
Training Staff.
MACFARLANE— JOHN G., Cpl. 5th H.L.I, and 4th Seaforth. (A son
of above). Called up on outbreak of hostilities Served in
France and Russia. Gassed at Loos. Demobilised Sept., 1919-
Rejoined A.S.C. (M.T.) His mother was a native of Shawbost.
Worthy representatives of a Clan who, in the days of Queen Mary and
Langside, arc renowed as being found "in the hottest brunt of the
fight."
MACGREGOR— DUNCAN, son of Murdo Macgregor, 13 Edington St.,
Glasgow. Killed in France.
In giving his life on the field of battle, this soldier hero bravely
upheld the reputation of his Clan for "remarkable loyalty and
inflexible fidelity."
MACKAY— DONALD, R.E., son of Malcolm Mackay, 13 Edington St.,
Glasgow Parents belong to Carloway. He enlisted in 1916 on
attaining the age of 18
MACKAY— JOHN, R.N.R., Clydebank, Glasgow. Native of 39 Coll,
Back. Joined in Feb. 1916- Signaller; served on a minesweeper.
MACKAY— JOHN, H.M.S. "Apollo." Native of Carloway. Joined in
1915- Was then a Divinity student in Glasgow University.
MACKAY— MALCOLM, A.S.C, 13 Edington St., Glasgow. Native of
Garenin, Carloway. Enlisted in 1915. Served in France.
These Clansmen right well sustained their motto "Manu Forti"; the
Clan repute for "deeds of valour" suffered no diminution in the
Great War.
MACLEAN— MALCOLM, A. and S. Highlanders, son of Angus Maclean,
28 Brocmhill St., Port-Dundas. Enlisted in 1917, and served in
France. Parents belong to Shawbost and Bragar.
The maxim of this Clan, that "a Maclean should never turn his back
on the foe" has always characterised their part in war; while their
war-cry, "Beatha no Bas," has been at all times worthily upheld.
MACLEOD— ANGUS, D.C.M., Seaforths. A native of Carloway.
Awarded the D.C.M. for exceptional gallantry under fire.
MACLEOD— DAVID FINLAY, second son of Mr Neil M. Macleod, 24
Barrington Drive. Glasgow, and grandson of the late Mr Finlay
Macleod, at one time merchant, Bernera, Lewis. Mobilised 4th
Aug., 1914, 5th (Cameronians) Scottish Rifles; embarked for
France 4th Nov. ; served throughout until severely wounded in
action at Cambria, 27th March, 1916- After six months' hospital
treatment, rejoined his battalion for home service, afterwards
transfened to the Seaforths (Fort-George), thence Labour Corps,
and latterly to the Edinburgh R.E., Forth Defence; demobilised
5th March, 1919-
MACLEOD— DONALD, Captain, son of the late Angus Macleod, ship-
wright, Greenock. A native of Vatisker, Back. Joined A. and S.
Highlanders as a Pte. On obtaining a commission, transferred to
the 25th Northumberland Fusiliers ; afterwards in command of the
103rd Light Tiench Mortar Battery. Relinquished his commission
in June, 1919, oil account of illness contracted on active service.
(Is an uncle of Lieut. D. Chapman mentioned in this Chapter).
MACLEOD— DONALD, Coy. -Qr. -Master, 7th A. and S. Highlanders. A
son of John Macleod, 11 Kilbowie Rd., Clydebank. Joined Oct.,
1917 Served in France and Belgium. His parents belong to
Eoropie and Lionel, Ness.
MACLEOD— DUNCAN, 3rd Seaforths, son of the late Neil Macleod, 23
Elder Street, Govan. Called up on Outbreak of hostilities. Served
in France, and was discharged on account of wounds. His parents
belong to Carloway.