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Adam Brown · Joined: 21 Sep 2007 Posts: 714 Location: Edinburgh

Croick Churchyard
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Pte. C.A. McLean, 5th Seaforths. 26.1.1915
Pte. J McPherson, DCM, 8th Seaforths 29.3.1915

Ghostwhisperer · Joined: 01 Oct 2008 Posts: 3799 Location: Ross-Shire

721 Private C A McLean, Seaforth Highlanders 26th Jan 1915 aged 17.

McLEAN, C A
Rank: Private
Regiment/Service: Seaforth Highlanders
Unit Text: 5th Bn.
Age: 17
Date of Death: 26/01/1915
Service No: 721
Additional information: Son of Mary McKenzie Ross (formerly McLean), of Oriel Cottage, Langwell, Ardgay, Ross-shire, and the late John McLean. Born at Lochbroom, Ullapool.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: In North-West corner.
Cemetery: CROICK PARISH CHURCHYARD

Ghostwhisperer · Joined: 01 Oct 2008 Posts: 3799 Location: Ross-Shire

Sacred to the memory of Donald MacPherson, Shepherd, Lochconich who died 8th Oct 1908 aged 79 years and his son Alexander SAS died at Heidleberg Hospital SA 2nd June 1904 aged 28 years. Also his sons William died at Saldwell, Idaho, USA from a driving accident and exposure 9th Feb 1890 aged 32 years. John died at Dingwall 30th March 1915 aged 42. He served with distinction in Lord Lovats Scouts SA War 1899-1902. And his daughter Margaret died 5th July 1925 aged 36 years. Also his wife Margaret MacLeod died 22nd April 1932 aged 89. And their daughter Charlotte MacPherson died 8th Jan 1941.

McPHERSON, John
Rank: Private
Regiment/Service: Seaforth Highlanders
Unit Text: 8th Bn.
Age: 42
Date of Death: 29/03/1915
Service No: S/2984
Awards: D C M
Additional information: Son of Mrs. Margaret McPherson, of Langwell, Strathcarron, Ardgay, Ross-shire; husband of Nurse McPherson, of Johannesburg, South Africa. Served in the South African Campaign.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: East of Church on boundary.
Cemetery: CROICK PARISH CHURCHYARD