36168: John Duncan Mackay
Iain Donnchadh Dhonnchaidh Iain
John Duncan (1897-1916) was a son of Duncan Mackay and Mary Macleod, 8 Kershader. The family later moved to 3 Caverstay.
He served in the 2nd Seaforth Highlanders, Service Number S9777, in the First World War. John lost his life in the Battle of the Somme, aged 19. His name is commemorated on the Thiepvale War Memorial, Picardy in France, on the Pairc War Memorial, the Nicolson Institute and the Lewis War Memorial Stornoway and he is mentioned in Loyal Lewis: Roll of Honour 1914-1918.
Details
- Record Type:
- Person
- Date Of Birth:
- 26 Jan 1897
- Date of Death:
- 1 Jul 1916
- Gender:
- Male
- Brothers Keeper Reference:
- CEP 3047
- Occupation:
- Soldier
- Record Maintained by:
- CEP