Angus died at Boulogne, suggesting he was wounded at an earlier date. He would have been transferred to Boulogne for treatment. On 21 May 1915, his battalion was relieved by the 7th Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders, and transferred to the dugouts in the east bank of the Yser Canal, north of Ypres.
Lance-Corporal ANGUS MURRAY
Son of Donald and Catherine McIver Murray, of 8, Swainbost, Ness, Stornoway.
Last address in Lewis: 8 Swainbost
Military unit: 2nd Seaforth Highlanders
Service number: 3/7282
Date of death: 21 May 1915 at the age of 18
Died of wounds in Boulogne
Interred: Boulogne Eastern Cemetery, grave VIII. D. 40
Local memorial: North Lewis, Cross
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