Donald John Morrison, Smerclate, South Uist

Sailor DONALD JOHN MORRISON
Son of Bella Morrison (nee MacRae), and the late Dugald Morrison.
Last known address in South Uist: 407/1 Smerclate
Service unit: Merchant Navy, SS Tuscania
Date of death: 5 February 1918 at the age of 27
Ship sunk 7 miles N of Rathlin Island by UB-77
Memorial: Tower Hill Memorial
Local memorial: South Uist

He was one of five sons who served, the others being Angus, James, Alexander and James (Sèamus Mòr). Angus was lost on the Western Front whilst serving with the Canadians.

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