9 June 1915

There is no distinct diary entry for 9 June 1915, other than to say the weather was thundery. The battalion is at VLAMERTINGHE Castle. west of Ypres.

Killed: 8
Wounded: 10

Lance-Corporal WILLIAM MACKENZIE
Son of Malcolm and Bella Macdonald McKenzie, of 23, Borve, Barvas, Stornoway.
Last address in Lewis: 23 Borve
Military unit: 2nd Seaforth Highlanders
Service number: 7283
Date of death: 9 June 1915 at the age of 19
Killed in action at Ypres
Interred: Bard Cottage Cemetery, grave VI. C. 13
Local memorial: North Lewis, Borve; Nicolson Institute WW1, middle panel
Also mentioned on family gravestone in cemetery at Barvas