Private Murdo "Bobo" MacFarlane
1900 - 01 Jan 1983
Biography
A WW1 veteran he served in the Black Watch and survived being gassed in France. After the war he, along with some other village men, emigrated to Canada but later returned and established a local butchers with his brother William, MacFarlane Brothers.
He was particularly skilled handling sheep.
Postings
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stornoway (Steornabhagh) 3 Patrol | Patrol member | Unknown | Unknown |
National ID
SXVE 41/4
Occupation
Butcher
Address
27 Melbost, Stornoway, Lewis, Outer Hebrides
Other information
Left before stand down
References
TNA ref WO199/3388
Stornoway Gazette 22 Jan 1983