Sergt. Kenneth Ross, Seaforth Highlanders, has died of wounds in a hospital in England, on his 33rd birthday. His wife, who lives at Saltburn, Invergordon, and his brother, were summoned to the hospital, but Sergt. Ross had expired before they arrived. Deceased was employed for several years as a blacksmith with Mr Mackenzie, Achnagarron, and later was with Mr A. W. Taylor, The Garage, Invergordon. He served 12 years in the Territorials. A keen sportsman, he was an active member of the Saltburn Rowing Club and was a regular competitor at the Invergordon Regatta. He was popular with everyone and his demise is deeply regretted.

Sgt. Kenneth Ross, Seaforths, husband of Mrs Ross (nee Annie Moir, youngest daughter of Mr A. Moir, carpenter contractor, Invergordon), and who died of wounds in a hospital in England on his 33rd birthday, was buried with full military honours. The coffin was covered with the Union Jack. The funeral to Kilmuir Easter was largely attended, and was met at Kilmuir War Memorial by a large number of people. Sgt. Ross, who served over twelve years in the Territorials, was of a happy disposition and was well known and respected by old and young. He was employed for several years as a blacksmith with John Mackenzie, Achnagarron, and later with Taylor’s Ford Depot at Invergordon. He was a member of Averon Lodge of Freemasons.