FInlay Maciver, 54 Lower Barvas

It was with feelings of deep regret that the people of this district [Barvas] learned of the death in action of Finlay Maciver, son of the gamekeeper, Mr Maciver. After a distinguished career at Aberdeen University, Finlay took his degree in agriculture in 1915 and soon afterwards enlisted voluntarily in the Veterinary Corps, where he attained the rank of sergeant. Some time ago, a number of members of that regiment were transferred to Infantry Regiments and he was attached to the 13th Yorkshires. On 21st March, his regiment went into the trenches and on the 22nd a shell, which landed on the fire bay, killed him and five others of his company.
During the short periods (during holidays which he had spent at Barvas) Finlay had endeared himself to all classes of the community and much sympathy is felt for the family in their sore bereavement.

12 April 1918

Also mentioned in tribute to Nicolson Institute Old Boys

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