Alexander Buchanan, Torlum, Benbecula

Guardsman ALEXANDER BUCHANAN
Son of John and Margaret Buchanan, of Torlum, Benbecula
Last known address in Benbecula: Torlum
Service unit: 2nd Scots Guards
Service number: 16834
Enlisted at Inverness
Date of death: 12 October 1918 at the age of 34
Killed in action
Interred: Romeries Communal Cemetery extension, grave IV. D. 6.

Alexander is shown in the 1901 census of Torlum, Benbecula, aged 16. He is the grandson of Donald (83) and Mary (72) Mcrury and son of John (56) and Margaret Buchanan (42). He is the brother of Mary (18), Johanna (9), Penelope (6), Donald (3) and Marion (9 months).