Leading Seaman WILLIAM LEE
Last address in Lewis: 12 New Garrabost
Son of John and Margaret Lee, of Garrabost, Isle of Lewis.
Service: Royal Naval Reserve, Patrol Service
Service number: LT/X18212A
Date of death: 11 May 1942 at the age of 30
Killed in action on HMT Bedfordshire
Memorial: Lowestoft Naval, panel 8, column 2
Local memorial: Point, Garrabost
Stornoway Gazette, 12 June 1942
With widespread it was learned that Mr and Mrs Lee, Upper Garrabost,
were recently informed that their son William was posted missing,
presumed killed on active service. Willie Lee joined his ship with other
reservists at the very outbreak of hostilities, and was at sea ever
since. Latterly he was serving in foreign waters and one of his last
messages home was an account of a happy meeting abroad with an elder
brother whom he had not seen since he himself was a little child. Willie
was a general favourite in the village. No one ever spoke ill of him,
all had a warm place in their hearts for him, for he was always kind,
helpful and considerate. How he will be missed by his old pals when they
come back!
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Iain Mackenzie, 1 Schoolpark, Knock, Point
Sergeant IAIN MACKENZIE
Last address in Lewis: 1 Schoolpark, Knock, Point
Son of John and Annie Mackenzie, of Stornoway; nephew of Catherine Mackenzie, of Stornoway.
Service: Royal Canadian Air Force
Service number: R/78548
Date of death: 24 February 1942 at the age of 26
Interred: Eye Cemetery, Sec. B, grave 90
Local memorial: Point, Garrabost
Last address in Lewis: 1 Schoolpark, Knock, Point
Son of John and Annie Mackenzie, of Stornoway; nephew of Catherine Mackenzie, of Stornoway.
Service: Royal Canadian Air Force
Service number: R/78548
Date of death: 24 February 1942 at the age of 26
Interred: Eye Cemetery, Sec. B, grave 90
Local memorial: Point, Garrabost
John Macleod, 8 Upper Garrabost
Seaman JOHN MACLEOD
Last address in Lewis: 8 Upper Garrabost
Son of Kenneth and Annabella MacLeod, of Stornoway, Isle of Lewis.
Service: Royal Naval Reserve, HMS Ibis
Service number: C/JX277111
Date of death: 10 November 1942 at the age of 33
Killed in action when ship was sunk in air attack off Algiers
Memorial: Chatham Naval, panel 55, column 2
Local memorial: Point, Garrabost
Last address in Lewis: 8 Upper Garrabost
Son of Kenneth and Annabella MacLeod, of Stornoway, Isle of Lewis.
Service: Royal Naval Reserve, HMS Ibis
Service number: C/JX277111
Date of death: 10 November 1942 at the age of 33
Killed in action when ship was sunk in air attack off Algiers
Memorial: Chatham Naval, panel 55, column 2
Local memorial: Point, Garrabost
John Murdo Macleod, 7 Upper Garrabost
Seaman JOHN MURDO MACLEOD
Last address in Lewis: 7 Upper Garrabost
Son of John and Annie MacLeod, of Garrabost, Isle of Lewis.
Service: Royal Naval Reserve
Service number: D/X20336A
Date of death: 11 May 1942 at the age of 27
Lost on HMS Lively sunk in air attack off Crete
Memorial: Plymouth Naval, panel 75, column 1
Local memorial: Point, Garrabost
Stornoway Gazette, 19 June 1942
It is with deep regret that we record the death of John M Macleod of 7 Upper Garrabost, better known in this district and to his many friends elsewhere as "Layan". Coming home from the Merchant Service shortly after the outbreak of hositilities, he immediately answered his country's call for, like his two brothers, Hugh and Donald, he was a member of the Royal Naval Reserve. "Layan" was well known in the district for his good humour and ready wit. No party could ever be dull when he was present. At work as well as at play, he treated life lightly and looked on the brighter side, indeed his witty chatter and his merry laugh would help to lighten any burden. His personality endeared him to his intimate friends, and his easy affable manner continually enlarged his circle of acquaintances. The news of his death cast a gloom over the community. To his sorrowing family we extend our heartfelt sympathy. In the course of his service, "Layan" was drafted to HMS Lively, and in this ship he saw active service in the Mediterranean. Some weeks ago, during an air attack south of Crete, int eh area of sea well known to the Mediterranean Fleet as "Bomb Alley", HMS Lively was sunk, and "Layan", following the path of duty, disappeared from the sight of men. He had reached the age of 27 years. We shall miss his company, but we will remember his name.
Last address in Lewis: 7 Upper Garrabost
Son of John and Annie MacLeod, of Garrabost, Isle of Lewis.
Service: Royal Naval Reserve
Service number: D/X20336A
Date of death: 11 May 1942 at the age of 27
Lost on HMS Lively sunk in air attack off Crete
Memorial: Plymouth Naval, panel 75, column 1
Local memorial: Point, Garrabost
Stornoway Gazette, 19 June 1942
It is with deep regret that we record the death of John M Macleod of 7 Upper Garrabost, better known in this district and to his many friends elsewhere as "Layan". Coming home from the Merchant Service shortly after the outbreak of hositilities, he immediately answered his country's call for, like his two brothers, Hugh and Donald, he was a member of the Royal Naval Reserve. "Layan" was well known in the district for his good humour and ready wit. No party could ever be dull when he was present. At work as well as at play, he treated life lightly and looked on the brighter side, indeed his witty chatter and his merry laugh would help to lighten any burden. His personality endeared him to his intimate friends, and his easy affable manner continually enlarged his circle of acquaintances. The news of his death cast a gloom over the community. To his sorrowing family we extend our heartfelt sympathy. In the course of his service, "Layan" was drafted to HMS Lively, and in this ship he saw active service in the Mediterranean. Some weeks ago, during an air attack south of Crete, int eh area of sea well known to the Mediterranean Fleet as "Bomb Alley", HMS Lively was sunk, and "Layan", following the path of duty, disappeared from the sight of men. He had reached the age of 27 years. We shall miss his company, but we will remember his name.
Alistair Robert Mackay, Marybank, Stornoway
Sergeant (W. Op/Obs) ALISTAIR ROBERT MACKAY
Last address in Lewis: Marybank, Stornoway
Son of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander MacKay; stepson of Annie MacKay (nee Macleod), of Stornoway.
Service: Royal Air Force Voluntary Reserve, 143 Sqdn
Service number: 979566
Date of death: 31 May 1942 at the age of 25
Lost on operations
His remains were recovered from sea near Islay
Interred: Sandwick Cemetery, section O, grave 1859
Local memorial: Lewis War Memorial
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Last address in Lewis: Marybank, Stornoway
Son of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander MacKay; stepson of Annie MacKay (nee Macleod), of Stornoway.
Service: Royal Air Force Voluntary Reserve, 143 Sqdn
Service number: 979566
Date of death: 31 May 1942 at the age of 25
Lost on operations
His remains were recovered from sea near Islay
Interred: Sandwick Cemetery, section O, grave 1859
Local memorial: Lewis War Memorial
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Atholl Maclean, Westview Terrace, Stornoway
Lieutenant ATHOLL MACLEAN
Last address in Lewis: 7 Westview Terrace, Stornoway
Son of Hector Henry and Daisy Miriam McLean, of Falkirk, Stirlingshire.
Service: Royal Artillery, 84 Anti-Tank Regt.
Service number: 145580
Date of death: 5 November 1942 at the age of 22
Interred: Alexandria (Hadra) War Memorial Cemetery, grave 4. B. 11
Killed in action at El Alamein
Last address in Lewis: 7 Westview Terrace, Stornoway
Son of Hector Henry and Daisy Miriam McLean, of Falkirk, Stirlingshire.
Service: Royal Artillery, 84 Anti-Tank Regt.
Service number: 145580
Date of death: 5 November 1942 at the age of 22
Interred: Alexandria (Hadra) War Memorial Cemetery, grave 4. B. 11
Killed in action at El Alamein
Donald Murray, Seaforth Road, Stornoway
Corporal DONALD MURRAY
Last address in Lewis: 103 Seaforth Road, Stornoway
Service: 8th Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders
Service number: 827054
Date of death: 29 November 1942 at the age of 29
Died of wounds in North Africa
Interred: Medjez-el-Bab War cemetery, grave 5. B. 7
Local memorial: Lewis War Memorial
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Last address in Lewis: 103 Seaforth Road, Stornoway
Service: 8th Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders
Service number: 827054
Date of death: 29 November 1942 at the age of 29
Died of wounds in North Africa
Interred: Medjez-el-Bab War cemetery, grave 5. B. 7
Local memorial: Lewis War Memorial
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Norman Macritchie, Roperwork Road, Stornoway
Leading Seaman NORMAN MACRITCHIE
Last address in Lewis: 1 Ropework Road, Stornoway
Service: Royal Naval Reserve, HMS Sphinx
Service number: C/X8111C
Date of death: 29 December 1942 at the age of 33
Died in Egypt
Interred: Alexandria (Hadra) War Memorial Cemetery, grave 4. H. 12
Last address in Lewis: 1 Ropework Road, Stornoway
Service: Royal Naval Reserve, HMS Sphinx
Service number: C/X8111C
Date of death: 29 December 1942 at the age of 33
Died in Egypt
Interred: Alexandria (Hadra) War Memorial Cemetery, grave 4. H. 12
Donald Campbell Smith, Point Street, Stornoway
Sergeant DONALD CAMPBELL SMITH
Last address in Lewis: 14 Point Street, Stornoway
Service: Royal Air Force
Service number: 640963
Date of death: 6 June 1942
Memorial: Runnymede Memorial, panel 93
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Last address in Lewis: 14 Point Street, Stornoway
Service: Royal Air Force
Service number: 640963
Date of death: 6 June 1942
Memorial: Runnymede Memorial, panel 93
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Alexander Crawford, Newton Street, Stornoway
Seaman ALEXANDER CRAWFORD
Last address in Lewis: 21 Newton Street, Stornoway
Son of William and Else Jane Crawford; husband of Mary Crawford
Service: Royal Navy Patrol Service
Service number: LT/JX222236
Date of death: 12 March 1942 at the age of 38
Lost when HMS St Briac hit a mine
Memorial: Lowestoft Naval, panel 8, column 3
Local memorial: Lewis War Memorial
Last address in Lewis: 21 Newton Street, Stornoway
Son of William and Else Jane Crawford; husband of Mary Crawford
Service: Royal Navy Patrol Service
Service number: LT/JX222236
Date of death: 12 March 1942 at the age of 38
Lost when HMS St Briac hit a mine
Memorial: Lowestoft Naval, panel 8, column 3
Local memorial: Lewis War Memorial
Donald John Mackenzie, Newton Street, Stornoway
Sergeant DONALD JOHN MACKENZIE
Last address in Lewis: 10 Newton Street, Stornoway
Son of Murdo C. Mackenzie and C.C. Mackenzie, of Stornoway.
Service: Royal Air Force Voluntary Reserve
Service number: 127161
Date of death: 10 July 1942 at the age of 21
Killed in training over Shropshire
Interred: Sandwick Cemetery, section L, grave 2659
Local memorial: Lewis War Memorial
Last address in Lewis: 10 Newton Street, Stornoway
Son of Murdo C. Mackenzie and C.C. Mackenzie, of Stornoway.
Service: Royal Air Force Voluntary Reserve
Service number: 127161
Date of death: 10 July 1942 at the age of 21
Killed in training over Shropshire
Interred: Sandwick Cemetery, section L, grave 2659
Local memorial: Lewis War Memorial
John Roderick Innis, Newton Street, Stornoway
Corporal JOHN RODERICK INNIS
Last address in Lewis: 1 Newton Street, Stornoway
Son of William Henry and Flora Innis, of Stornoway.
Service: 1st (Liverpool Scottish) Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders
Service number: 2932102
Date of death: 2 January 1942 at the age of 23
Died in a road accident
Interred: Sandwick Cemetery, Section O, grave 1419
Local memorial: Lewis War Memorial
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Last address in Lewis: 1 Newton Street, Stornoway
Son of William Henry and Flora Innis, of Stornoway.
Service: 1st (Liverpool Scottish) Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders
Service number: 2932102
Date of death: 2 January 1942 at the age of 23
Died in a road accident
Interred: Sandwick Cemetery, Section O, grave 1419
Local memorial: Lewis War Memorial
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Allan Macdonald, Millar Road, Stornoway
Seaman ALLAN MACDONALD
Last address in Lewis: 10 Millar Road, Stornoway
Son of John and Mary Macdonald, of Stornoway, Isle of Lewis; husband of Cathie Macdonald.
Service: Royal Naval Reserve, HMS President III
Service number: D/X19331A
Date of death: 23 March 1942 at the age of 23
Lost when SS Clan Campbell was sunk on Malta Convoy
Memorial: Plymouth Naval, panel 75, column 1
Local memorial: Lewis War Memorial
Last address in Lewis: 10 Millar Road, Stornoway
Son of John and Mary Macdonald, of Stornoway, Isle of Lewis; husband of Cathie Macdonald.
Service: Royal Naval Reserve, HMS President III
Service number: D/X19331A
Date of death: 23 March 1942 at the age of 23
Lost when SS Clan Campbell was sunk on Malta Convoy
Memorial: Plymouth Naval, panel 75, column 1
Local memorial: Lewis War Memorial
William Whitfield Wile, Mackenzie Street, Stornoway
Sub-Lieutenant WILLIAM WHITFIELD WILE
Last address in Lewis: 8 Mackenzie Street, Stornoway
Service: Royal Naval Reserve
Date of death: 7 October 1942 at the age of 38
Lost on HMT Caroline Moller
Memorial: Liverpool Naval, panel 3, column 1
Last address in Lewis: 8 Mackenzie Street, Stornoway
Service: Royal Naval Reserve
Date of death: 7 October 1942 at the age of 38
Lost on HMT Caroline Moller
Memorial: Liverpool Naval, panel 3, column 1
Alexander Murdo Macleod, Kenneth Street, Stornoway
Fireman / Trimmer ALEXANDER MURDO MACLEOD
Last address in Lewis: 53 Kenneth Street, Stornoway
Son of Murdo and Christina Murray MacLeod.
Service: Merchant Navy, SS Empire Moonbeam
Date of death: 11 September 1942 at the age of 42
Ship sunk by two U-boats
Memorial: Tower Hill, panel 44
Local memorial: Lewis War Memorial
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Last address in Lewis: 53 Kenneth Street, Stornoway
Son of Murdo and Christina Murray MacLeod.
Service: Merchant Navy, SS Empire Moonbeam
Date of death: 11 September 1942 at the age of 42
Ship sunk by two U-boats
Memorial: Tower Hill, panel 44
Local memorial: Lewis War Memorial
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Hubert Arthur Maccallum, Kenneth Street, Stornoway
Captain HUBERT ARTHUR MACCALLUM
Last address in Lewis: 29 Kenneth Street, Stornoway
Service: Merchant Navy
Date of death: 27 December 1942 at the age of 55
Lost on SS Empire Union sunk by U-356
Memorial: Tower Hill, panel 47
Local memorial: Lewis War Memorial
Last address in Lewis: 29 Kenneth Street, Stornoway
Service: Merchant Navy
Date of death: 27 December 1942 at the age of 55
Lost on SS Empire Union sunk by U-356
Memorial: Tower Hill, panel 47
Local memorial: Lewis War Memorial
Norman Maclean, Keith Street, Stornoway
Gunner NORMAN MACLEAN
Last address in Lewis: 60 Keith Street, Stornoway
Service: Royal Artillery, 83 Bty., 16 Lt. A.A. Regt.
Service number: 1019810
Date of death: 19 March 1942 at the age of 48
Died in hospital in Baghdad
Interred: Baghdad (North Gate) War Cemetery, grave 23. H. 4.
Last address in Lewis: 60 Keith Street, Stornoway
Service: Royal Artillery, 83 Bty., 16 Lt. A.A. Regt.
Service number: 1019810
Date of death: 19 March 1942 at the age of 48
Died in hospital in Baghdad
Interred: Baghdad (North Gate) War Cemetery, grave 23. H. 4.
Donald Campbell, Keith Street, Stornoway
Stoker DONALD CAMPBELL
Last address in Lewis: 30 Keith Street, Stornoway
Son of John and Christina Campbell;
Husband of Evelyn Clarice Helen Campbell, of Yarraville, Victoria, Australia.
Service: Royal Australian Navy, HMAS Norman
Service number: 16532
Date of death: 29 June 1942 at the age of 38
Died on HMAS Norman
Memorial: Plymouth Naval, panel 73, column 3
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Last address in Lewis: 30 Keith Street, Stornoway
Son of John and Christina Campbell;
Husband of Evelyn Clarice Helen Campbell, of Yarraville, Victoria, Australia.
Service: Royal Australian Navy, HMAS Norman
Service number: 16532
Date of death: 29 June 1942 at the age of 38
Died on HMAS Norman
Memorial: Plymouth Naval, panel 73, column 3
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William A Westgarth, Goathill Road, Stornoway
Captain WILLIAM A WESTGARTH
Last address in Lewis: 5 Goathill Road, Stornoway
Service: Merchant Navy
Date of death: 27 September 1942 at the age of 56
Died of peritonitis in Belfast
Last address in Lewis: 5 Goathill Road, Stornoway
Service: Merchant Navy
Date of death: 27 September 1942 at the age of 56
Died of peritonitis in Belfast
Alexander Macleod, Bells Road, Stornoway
Private ALEX MACLEOD
Last address in Lewis: 6 Bells Road, Stornoway
Brother of Christy MacLeod, of Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, Scotland.
Service: Royal Canadian Army Service Corps
Service number: M/49995
Date of death: 8 March 1942 at the age of 47
Died in Alberta Military Hospital
Interred: Red Deer Cemetery, lot 4, block F
Last address in Lewis: 6 Bells Road, Stornoway
Brother of Christy MacLeod, of Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, Scotland.
Service: Royal Canadian Army Service Corps
Service number: M/49995
Date of death: 8 March 1942 at the age of 47
Died in Alberta Military Hospital
Interred: Red Deer Cemetery, lot 4, block F
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