Neil Macrury, Aird, Benbecula

Private NEIL MACRURY
Son of Archibald Macrury of Aird, Benbecula
Last known address in Benbecula: Aird
Service unit: 42nd Canadian Infantry (Quebec Regiment)
Service number: 418833
Date of birth: 13 April 1889
Date of death: 15 September 1916 at the age of 27
Memorial: Vimy Memorial
Local memorial: Benbecula

Neil was an unmarried teamster when he signed up for the CEF on 13 May 1915, at Montreal.   At the time, he lived at 257 Richmond Street, Montreal. He was described as follows:

Height: 5 ft 8½
Complexion: fair
Eyes: blue
Hair: light brown