Duncan Mackay, Eochar, South Uist

Private DUNCAN MACKAY
Son of Norman and May Margaret McIsaac MacKay, of Ardvachair, Eochar, South Uist.
Last known address in South Uist: 24 Aird a'Mhachair, Eochar
Service unit: 5th Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders
Service number: S/21559
Enlisted at Glasgow
Date of death: 14 July 1916 at the age of 25
Killed in action
Memorial: Thiepval Memorial, pier and face 15B
Local memorial: South Uist

Duncan is shown in the 1901 census aged 10, the son of Norman (55) and Mary M (35) and brother of Donald (8), Angus (6), Ronald Norman (4), Margaret (12) and Maggie (2).

His brother Angus died of wounds 11 days later, serving with the Camerons.

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