Seaman NORMAN MACKENZIE
Last address in Lewis: 3 Portvoller
Service: Royal Naval Reserve, Patrol Service, HMS Lady Elsa
Service number: LT/JX 242662
Date of death: 1 September 1944 at the age of 38
Died in Addington Govt Hospital, Durban, of head injuries sustained on 27 August 1944.
Interred: Durban (Stellawood) Cemetery, Block F. Grave 458.
Stornoway Gazette
13 October 1944
The death of Norman Mackenzie, 3 Portvoller, in Addington Hospital,
Durban, on 1st September, as the result of injuries received on 27th
August, is very much regretted, for he was well liked and respected.
Many have cause to remember his generosity with gratitude. Norman was a
good worker and his services were much sought after. He could turn his
hand to any job. He was methodical and thorough and believed in
finishing the job in hand and finishing it well. Quiet by nature, he
disliked ostentation or fuss of any kind. He was possessed of a keen
sense of duty and joined the Royal Naval Reserve shortly after the
outbreak of war. Last year he was in hospital for six months
recuperating from a bullet wound in his arm. To his widow, two daughters
and widowed mother, sister and brother, the heartfelt sympathy of the
community is extended.
27 October 1944
The war has brought about many sad partings. We, who not too long ago
roamed the hills together in boyish innocence, are today scattered
abroad, never to be united again. When the time comes to make peace, and
men of many nations sit round the judgment table in many a home, tears
will be shed over a vacant chair. They will not return but their spirit
will live with us forever for they were the fairest men our country ever
knew. Among them we will remember Norman Mackenzie, RNR, 3 Portvoller,
whose death in Durban was recorded in a recent issue of the Gazette. We
who knew Norman from childhood to manhood, found in him all the
qualities we could desire in a true comrade. It could be said of him
that he died holding the respect of all. Before he answered the call of
duty, his home was at 61 Langlands Road, Glasgow, and although the pay
packet was not as big then as it is today, his house was a home from
home for many a Lewis boy. No matter what hour the doorbell rang, Norman
was sure to open it with outstretched hand and smiling face. To his
widow and three daughters, his aged widowed mother, his his sister and
brothers, we extend our heartfelt sympathy.
Ballaich Ceann a Loch
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John Macleod, Lower Bayble
Able Seaman JOHN MACLEOD
Last address in Lewis: Lower Bayble
Son of John and Catherine MacLeod, of Stornoway.
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, Patrol Service, HMS Cape Melville
Service number: LT/X7747C
Date of death: 25 July 1944 at the age of 34
Died in hospital in Lowestoft
Interred: Eye Cemetery, sec. C, grave 80
Local memorial: Point, Garrabost
Last address in Lewis: Lower Bayble
Son of John and Catherine MacLeod, of Stornoway.
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, Patrol Service, HMS Cape Melville
Service number: LT/X7747C
Date of death: 25 July 1944 at the age of 34
Died in hospital in Lowestoft
Interred: Eye Cemetery, sec. C, grave 80
Local memorial: Point, Garrabost
Stornoway Gazette, 23 February 1945
"In all my experience, I have foudn that the sailors who hail from Stornoway have been good, steady seamen, and above all they have been men on whom one can rely", writes the commanding officer of one of HM Trawlers to Mrs Catherin Macleod, 27 Lower Bayble, expressing the sympathy of his shipmates in the death of her son, Seaman John Macleod, better known in Bayble as "Eba".
"When he was given a job to do I knew that it would be done thoroughly and well", writes his Commanding Officer. "I am not exaggerating to say that he was the type of man that forms the backbone of our sea-going service, and his quiet, steady method of getting things done has served wonderfully well in the training of the very new sailor who arrives straight from some job on land, and finds himself drafted to a job afloat".
The Lieut Commander of the Flotilla writes: "With the passing of your son John, the Royal Navy has lost a fine seaman who, among his shipmates here, was always held in the highest respect." Referring to his coolness and steadiness, the Lt Commander adds: "He could be relied upon at all times to do his duty to the utmost. Seaman John Macleod will be remembered amongst us as a name worthy to be added to the glorious company of Highlanders who have so freely given their lives in the service of their country".
Those in Bayble who knew "Eba" will not be surprised by these tributes to his sterling character.
"In all my experience, I have foudn that the sailors who hail from Stornoway have been good, steady seamen, and above all they have been men on whom one can rely", writes the commanding officer of one of HM Trawlers to Mrs Catherin Macleod, 27 Lower Bayble, expressing the sympathy of his shipmates in the death of her son, Seaman John Macleod, better known in Bayble as "Eba".
"When he was given a job to do I knew that it would be done thoroughly and well", writes his Commanding Officer. "I am not exaggerating to say that he was the type of man that forms the backbone of our sea-going service, and his quiet, steady method of getting things done has served wonderfully well in the training of the very new sailor who arrives straight from some job on land, and finds himself drafted to a job afloat".
The Lieut Commander of the Flotilla writes: "With the passing of your son John, the Royal Navy has lost a fine seaman who, among his shipmates here, was always held in the highest respect." Referring to his coolness and steadiness, the Lt Commander adds: "He could be relied upon at all times to do his duty to the utmost. Seaman John Macleod will be remembered amongst us as a name worthy to be added to the glorious company of Highlanders who have so freely given their lives in the service of their country".
Those in Bayble who knew "Eba" will not be surprised by these tributes to his sterling character.
Donald Munro, 6 Knock, Point
Leading Seaman DONALD MUNRO
Last address in Lewis: 6 Knock, Point
Son of John and Margaret Munro, of Stornoway, Isle of Lewis.
Service: Royal Naval Reserve, HM Motor Minesweeper 1019
Service number: LT/X18246A
Date of death: 2 July 1944 at the age of 37
Lost off Cherbourg
Memorial: Lowestoft Naval, panel 14, column 1
Local memorial: Point, Garrabost
Last address in Lewis: 6 Knock, Point
Son of John and Margaret Munro, of Stornoway, Isle of Lewis.
Service: Royal Naval Reserve, HM Motor Minesweeper 1019
Service number: LT/X18246A
Date of death: 2 July 1944 at the age of 37
Lost off Cherbourg
Memorial: Lowestoft Naval, panel 14, column 1
Local memorial: Point, Garrabost
Norman Mackenzie, 3 Portvoller
Seaman NORMAN MACKENZIE
Last address in Lewis: 3 Portvoller
Service: Royal Naval Reserve, Patrol Service, HMS Lady Elsa
Service number: LT/JX 242662
Date of death: 1 September 1944 at the age of 38
Died in Addington Govt Hospital, Durban, of head injuries sustained on 27 August 1944.
Interred: Durban (Stellawood) Cemetery, Block F. Grave 458.
Stornoway Gazette
13 October 1944
The death of Norman Mackenzie, 3 Portvoller, in Addington Hospital, Durban, on 1st September, as the result of injuries received on 27th August, is very much regretted, for he was well liked and respected. Many have cause to remember his generosity with gratitude. Norman was a good worker and his services were much sought after. He could turn his hand to any job. He was methodical and thorough and believed in finishing the job in hand and finishing it well. Quiet by nature, he disliked ostentation or fuss of any kind. He was possessed of a keen sense of duty and joined the Royal Naval Reserve shortly after the outbreak of war. Last year he was in hospital for six months recuperating from a bullet wound in his arm. To his widow, two daughters and widowed mother, sister and brother, the heartfelt sympathy of the community is extended.
27 October 1944
The war has brought about many sad partings. We, who not too long ago roamed the hills together in boyish innocence, are today scattered abroad, never to be united again. When the time comes to make peace, and men of many nations sit round the judgment table in many a home, tears will be shed over a vacant chair. They will not return but their spirit will live with us forever for they were the fairest men our country ever knew. Among them we will remember Norman Mackenzie, RNR, 3 Portvoller, whose death in Durban was recorded in a recent issue of the Gazette. We who knew Norman from childhood to manhood, found in him all the qualities we could desire in a true comrade. It could be said of him that he died holding the respect of all. Before he answered the call of duty, his home was at 61 Langlands Road, Glasgow, and although the pay packet was not as big then as it is today, his house was a home from home for many a Lewis boy. No matter what hour the doorbell rang, Norman was sure to open it with outstretched hand and smiling face. To his widow and three daughters, his aged widowed mother, his his sister and brothers, we extend our heartfelt sympathy.
Ballaich Ceann a Loch
Last address in Lewis: 3 Portvoller
Service: Royal Naval Reserve, Patrol Service, HMS Lady Elsa
Service number: LT/JX 242662
Date of death: 1 September 1944 at the age of 38
Died in Addington Govt Hospital, Durban, of head injuries sustained on 27 August 1944.
Interred: Durban (Stellawood) Cemetery, Block F. Grave 458.
Stornoway Gazette
13 October 1944
The death of Norman Mackenzie, 3 Portvoller, in Addington Hospital, Durban, on 1st September, as the result of injuries received on 27th August, is very much regretted, for he was well liked and respected. Many have cause to remember his generosity with gratitude. Norman was a good worker and his services were much sought after. He could turn his hand to any job. He was methodical and thorough and believed in finishing the job in hand and finishing it well. Quiet by nature, he disliked ostentation or fuss of any kind. He was possessed of a keen sense of duty and joined the Royal Naval Reserve shortly after the outbreak of war. Last year he was in hospital for six months recuperating from a bullet wound in his arm. To his widow, two daughters and widowed mother, sister and brother, the heartfelt sympathy of the community is extended.
27 October 1944
The war has brought about many sad partings. We, who not too long ago roamed the hills together in boyish innocence, are today scattered abroad, never to be united again. When the time comes to make peace, and men of many nations sit round the judgment table in many a home, tears will be shed over a vacant chair. They will not return but their spirit will live with us forever for they were the fairest men our country ever knew. Among them we will remember Norman Mackenzie, RNR, 3 Portvoller, whose death in Durban was recorded in a recent issue of the Gazette. We who knew Norman from childhood to manhood, found in him all the qualities we could desire in a true comrade. It could be said of him that he died holding the respect of all. Before he answered the call of duty, his home was at 61 Langlands Road, Glasgow, and although the pay packet was not as big then as it is today, his house was a home from home for many a Lewis boy. No matter what hour the doorbell rang, Norman was sure to open it with outstretched hand and smiling face. To his widow and three daughters, his aged widowed mother, his his sister and brothers, we extend our heartfelt sympathy.
Ballaich Ceann a Loch
Alexander Mackenzie, 5 Aird, Point
Associated with 5 Aird
Seaman ALEXANDER MACKENZIE
Son of Donald and Chirstina MacKenzie, of Portnalong, Isle of Skye, Scotland.
Service: Royal Naval Patrol Service, H.M.B.Y. Minesweeper 2035.
Service number: LT/JX 242888
Date of death: 31 August 1944 at the age of 25
Interred: St John's (Mount Pleasant) Cemetery, Sec. A. Plot 3. Grave A.
Local memorial: Minginish, Isle of Skye
Parents originate from Aird, Point in Lewis.
Stornoway Gazette, 9 February 1945
Alexander Mackenzie, of Fernlea, Skye, who died in a naval hospital in St John's, Newfoundland, while serving with the Navy, belonged originally to Lewis. He is a son of Mr and Mrs Donald Macleod, formerly of 5 Aird.
Seaman ALEXANDER MACKENZIE
Son of Donald and Chirstina MacKenzie, of Portnalong, Isle of Skye, Scotland.
Service: Royal Naval Patrol Service, H.M.B.Y. Minesweeper 2035.
Service number: LT/JX 242888
Date of death: 31 August 1944 at the age of 25
Interred: St John's (Mount Pleasant) Cemetery, Sec. A. Plot 3. Grave A.
Local memorial: Minginish, Isle of Skye
Parents originate from Aird, Point in Lewis.
Stornoway Gazette, 9 February 1945
Alexander Mackenzie, of Fernlea, Skye, who died in a naval hospital in St John's, Newfoundland, while serving with the Navy, belonged originally to Lewis. He is a son of Mr and Mrs Donald Macleod, formerly of 5 Aird.
Malcolm Mackenzie, 14 Aird
Private MALCOLM MACKENZIE
Last address in Lewis: 14 Aird
Son of Norman and Margaret Mackenzie, of Stornoway, Isle of Lewis.
Service: 2nd Seaforth Highlanders
Service number: 2813466
Date of death: 11 September 1944 at the age of 39
Taken POW at St Valery. Shot by a guard at POW-camp
Interred: Malbork (Poland) Commonwealth War Cemetery, grave 9. A. 3.
Local memorial: Point, Garrabost
Stornoway Gazette
3 November 1944
This week we have the tragic news from Germany that one of our men will not return. Malcolm Mackenzie, 14 Aird (Calum a Ghoisdy) is reported to have died in a German camp on 11 September. Malcolm was taken prisoner at St Valery and now, when it looks as if the day is not far distant when the clouds of war will give way to the sunlight of victory and peace, it is sad to think that his hopes of freedom are not realised. We hope to give further details in a later issue.
9 March 1945
Some weeks ago we reported the death in a German prisoner camp of Pte Malcolm Mackenzie, 14 Aird.
Official information has now been received to the effect that he died a result of a gunshot wound. According to statements by fellow prisoners of war, who were eye-witnesses of the occurrence on 11th September 1944, an argument started between a group of prisoners engaged in sawing trees and a German guard. Private Mackenzie intervened in the argument and was shot by the guard after he had been accused of using his axe in a threatening manner. It is understood he died instantaneously.
Just the day before his death, Pte Mackenzie wrote a cheery letter home in which he said; "We are longing for the day to come when we are free to go home, if God spares us."
Rev Norman Maclean, British Chaplain in the camp, writes: "I buried Malcolm on Thursday last. His own comrades were bearers. One of our men blew the Last Post and Reveille. His own flag covered the casket and flowers were laid on the grave, which is in the town cemetery where his working party was. His comrades collected over £68, which has been sent to his mother, with expression of deep sympathy.
Malcolm was 41 years, and had 23 years' service with the Seaforth Highlanders. He was captured at St Valery.
The circumstances which led to his death were characteristic of his love of fair play. He always championed the weak. A prisoner who was repatriated said of him that he was the life and soul of the prison camp and popular with all the prisoners, always ready to help them, and especially the young boys, of whom there was a crowd in the camp. His love of justice cost him his life, and he died as he lived - a hero. In the early days in France, when they first found themselves under fire, regardless of personal danger, he advised and helped the younger boys, and his courage and cool head in face of danger were the means of helping them out of many a tight corner.
The heartfelt sympathy of the community is extended to his bereaved widow and invalid mother and to his sisters, brothers and all his other relatives.
Last address in Lewis: 14 Aird
Son of Norman and Margaret Mackenzie, of Stornoway, Isle of Lewis.
Service: 2nd Seaforth Highlanders
Service number: 2813466
Date of death: 11 September 1944 at the age of 39
Taken POW at St Valery. Shot by a guard at POW-camp
Interred: Malbork (Poland) Commonwealth War Cemetery, grave 9. A. 3.
Local memorial: Point, Garrabost
Stornoway Gazette
3 November 1944
This week we have the tragic news from Germany that one of our men will not return. Malcolm Mackenzie, 14 Aird (Calum a Ghoisdy) is reported to have died in a German camp on 11 September. Malcolm was taken prisoner at St Valery and now, when it looks as if the day is not far distant when the clouds of war will give way to the sunlight of victory and peace, it is sad to think that his hopes of freedom are not realised. We hope to give further details in a later issue.
9 March 1945
Some weeks ago we reported the death in a German prisoner camp of Pte Malcolm Mackenzie, 14 Aird.
Official information has now been received to the effect that he died a result of a gunshot wound. According to statements by fellow prisoners of war, who were eye-witnesses of the occurrence on 11th September 1944, an argument started between a group of prisoners engaged in sawing trees and a German guard. Private Mackenzie intervened in the argument and was shot by the guard after he had been accused of using his axe in a threatening manner. It is understood he died instantaneously.
Just the day before his death, Pte Mackenzie wrote a cheery letter home in which he said; "We are longing for the day to come when we are free to go home, if God spares us."
Rev Norman Maclean, British Chaplain in the camp, writes: "I buried Malcolm on Thursday last. His own comrades were bearers. One of our men blew the Last Post and Reveille. His own flag covered the casket and flowers were laid on the grave, which is in the town cemetery where his working party was. His comrades collected over £68, which has been sent to his mother, with expression of deep sympathy.
Malcolm was 41 years, and had 23 years' service with the Seaforth Highlanders. He was captured at St Valery.
The circumstances which led to his death were characteristic of his love of fair play. He always championed the weak. A prisoner who was repatriated said of him that he was the life and soul of the prison camp and popular with all the prisoners, always ready to help them, and especially the young boys, of whom there was a crowd in the camp. His love of justice cost him his life, and he died as he lived - a hero. In the early days in France, when they first found themselves under fire, regardless of personal danger, he advised and helped the younger boys, and his courage and cool head in face of danger were the means of helping them out of many a tight corner.
The heartfelt sympathy of the community is extended to his bereaved widow and invalid mother and to his sisters, brothers and all his other relatives.
Murdo Smith, 7 Aird, Point
Lieutenant MURDO SMITH
Last address in Lewis: 7 Aird
Son of Donald and Bella Smith; husband of Mary Smith, of Fort William, Ontario, Canada.
Service: Royal Canadian Navy Reserve, HMCS West York
Service number: 0-68310
Date of death: 23 December 1944 at the age of 45
Interred: Bermuda Royal Naval Cemetery, grave 435
Stornoway Gazette, 3 August 1945
The untimely death of Lieut-Commander Murdo Smith, while on his way to Bermuda with a corvette flotilla from Halifax, has cast a deep pall of gloom and sorrow across this Dominion of ours [Canada] and particularly in Toronto, where Lieut-Commander Smith had made his home for some years, and where he was a well-known and highly-respected member of the community.
Lieut-Commander Smith was born at 7 Aird, Point, Lewis, 45 years ago. The son of the late Mr Donald Smith and Mrs Smith, his father was a one-time well known skipper of the famous "Herring Fisher", and his brother Alex is skipper of the "Lews". In common with many Lewis lads, Murdo Smith had the salt sea in his blood. He served in the British Navy in the last war at the early age of 16 years. He spent some years as a fisherman after the war. In 1924, he sailed to Canada on the SS Marloch, along with many other Lewis boys. He sailed on the Great Lakes on this side of the Atlantic for many years.
At the outbreak of hostilities, Capt Smith was the master of SS Northton, sailing out of the West Indies. He immediately joined the Canadian Navy as a navigating officer. His superiors were quick to recognise his qualities of leadership and ability, and his promotion came rapidly. He soon found himself in charge of one of those trusty Canadian corvettes on Atlantic patrol. He remained on this Atlantic patrol through those terrible first four years of war, and continued as a Lieut-Commander on this patrol until his death. Altogether Lieut-Commander Murdo Smith has spent 30 consecutive years at sea. This is a splendid record for a man who was still in his 45th year.
He became master of the SS Lockwell 8 years ago, and at 37 years of age was one of the youngest if not the youngest masters on the Great Lakes. In 1932, as first mate of the SS Boland, he and another Lewisman, Roddie Macleod from Ranish, Lochs, were instrumental in saving many lives when the SS Boland foundered in Lake Erie during a terrific storm. By that high grade of seamanship, for which Lewismen are famous, Murdo and Roddie manoeuvred the ship's lifeboat in the storm they kept baling with their shoes to the men struggling in the water and pulled many into the boat, and then, by dint of superb seamanship, took the boat safely to land.
If Lieut-Commander Murdo Smith had lived, there is no doubt he would have gone very far in his chosen vocation. As it is, no one will deny but that he had an outstanding career. Murdo Smith was a very unselfish man who was admired by all who knew him. He was also a deeply religious man who held very closely to the tenets of Christianity. Yet he was a very cheery companion to have, and we feel sure that many a Canadian sailor was glad to have such a man as Lieut-Commander Murdo Smith on board during those long, cold nights on Atlantic patrol.
A young man who always looked on the grander and finer things of life, his memory will long be cherished by those who were privileged to know him. The Island that gave him birth will miss him, his early demise is a loss to us all.
Besides his widow, formerly Mary Mackay from Garrabost, and his two children, Catherine Isabel, 6 years, and Alastair Duncan, 7 months old, he is survived by three brothers. Alex, skipper of the "Lews", Malcolm, married in Stornoway, Donald recently married at home. There is also a married sister, Mrs Donald Graham, at home. We send our heartfelt sympathy to them all.
Lieut-Commander Murdo Smith was buried with full naval honours in the British Naval Cemetery at Hamilton, Bermuda, in a grave carved from the coral reef close by blue waters of the Atlantic he knew so well.
Image courtesy Travelthruhistory.com, Bev Lundahl.
Last address in Lewis: 7 Aird
Son of Donald and Bella Smith; husband of Mary Smith, of Fort William, Ontario, Canada.
Service: Royal Canadian Navy Reserve, HMCS West York
Service number: 0-68310
Date of death: 23 December 1944 at the age of 45
Interred: Bermuda Royal Naval Cemetery, grave 435
Stornoway Gazette, 3 August 1945
The untimely death of Lieut-Commander Murdo Smith, while on his way to Bermuda with a corvette flotilla from Halifax, has cast a deep pall of gloom and sorrow across this Dominion of ours [Canada] and particularly in Toronto, where Lieut-Commander Smith had made his home for some years, and where he was a well-known and highly-respected member of the community.
Lieut-Commander Smith was born at 7 Aird, Point, Lewis, 45 years ago. The son of the late Mr Donald Smith and Mrs Smith, his father was a one-time well known skipper of the famous "Herring Fisher", and his brother Alex is skipper of the "Lews". In common with many Lewis lads, Murdo Smith had the salt sea in his blood. He served in the British Navy in the last war at the early age of 16 years. He spent some years as a fisherman after the war. In 1924, he sailed to Canada on the SS Marloch, along with many other Lewis boys. He sailed on the Great Lakes on this side of the Atlantic for many years.
At the outbreak of hostilities, Capt Smith was the master of SS Northton, sailing out of the West Indies. He immediately joined the Canadian Navy as a navigating officer. His superiors were quick to recognise his qualities of leadership and ability, and his promotion came rapidly. He soon found himself in charge of one of those trusty Canadian corvettes on Atlantic patrol. He remained on this Atlantic patrol through those terrible first four years of war, and continued as a Lieut-Commander on this patrol until his death. Altogether Lieut-Commander Murdo Smith has spent 30 consecutive years at sea. This is a splendid record for a man who was still in his 45th year.
He became master of the SS Lockwell 8 years ago, and at 37 years of age was one of the youngest if not the youngest masters on the Great Lakes. In 1932, as first mate of the SS Boland, he and another Lewisman, Roddie Macleod from Ranish, Lochs, were instrumental in saving many lives when the SS Boland foundered in Lake Erie during a terrific storm. By that high grade of seamanship, for which Lewismen are famous, Murdo and Roddie manoeuvred the ship's lifeboat in the storm they kept baling with their shoes to the men struggling in the water and pulled many into the boat, and then, by dint of superb seamanship, took the boat safely to land.
If Lieut-Commander Murdo Smith had lived, there is no doubt he would have gone very far in his chosen vocation. As it is, no one will deny but that he had an outstanding career. Murdo Smith was a very unselfish man who was admired by all who knew him. He was also a deeply religious man who held very closely to the tenets of Christianity. Yet he was a very cheery companion to have, and we feel sure that many a Canadian sailor was glad to have such a man as Lieut-Commander Murdo Smith on board during those long, cold nights on Atlantic patrol.
A young man who always looked on the grander and finer things of life, his memory will long be cherished by those who were privileged to know him. The Island that gave him birth will miss him, his early demise is a loss to us all.
Besides his widow, formerly Mary Mackay from Garrabost, and his two children, Catherine Isabel, 6 years, and Alastair Duncan, 7 months old, he is survived by three brothers. Alex, skipper of the "Lews", Malcolm, married in Stornoway, Donald recently married at home. There is also a married sister, Mrs Donald Graham, at home. We send our heartfelt sympathy to them all.
Lieut-Commander Murdo Smith was buried with full naval honours in the British Naval Cemetery at Hamilton, Bermuda, in a grave carved from the coral reef close by blue waters of the Atlantic he knew so well.
Image courtesy Travelthruhistory.com, Bev Lundahl.
Donald Macritchie, Marybank, Stornoway
Corporal DONALD MACRITCHIE
Dolly
Last address in Lewis: Marybank, Stornoway
Son of Catherine McRitchie, of Stornoway, Isle of Lewis.
Service: 7th Seaforth Highlanders
Service number: 2824107
Date of death: 6 August 1944 at the age of 28
Killed in action on the day Vire, Normandy, was taken
Interred: St Charles de Percy War Cemetery, grave VI. A. 12.
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Dolly
Last address in Lewis: Marybank, Stornoway
Son of Catherine McRitchie, of Stornoway, Isle of Lewis.
Service: 7th Seaforth Highlanders
Service number: 2824107
Date of death: 6 August 1944 at the age of 28
Killed in action on the day Vire, Normandy, was taken
Interred: St Charles de Percy War Cemetery, grave VI. A. 12.
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William Fraser, Bennadrove Road, Stornoway
Lance Corporal WILLIAM FRASER
Last address in Lewis: 7 Bennadrove Road, Stornoway
Son of Andrew and Mary Fraser, of Stornoway, Isle of Lewis.
Service: 5th Cameron Highlanders
Service number: 2939689
Date of death: 5 October 1944 at the age of 22
Presumed killed in Holland.
Fought from El Alamein to Tunis, then Sicily. Formally declared dead in October 1945.
Interred: Uden War Cemetery (Holland), grave 6. C. 13.
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Last address in Lewis: 7 Bennadrove Road, Stornoway
Son of Andrew and Mary Fraser, of Stornoway, Isle of Lewis.
Service: 5th Cameron Highlanders
Service number: 2939689
Date of death: 5 October 1944 at the age of 22
Presumed killed in Holland.
Fought from El Alamein to Tunis, then Sicily. Formally declared dead in October 1945.
Interred: Uden War Cemetery (Holland), grave 6. C. 13.
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Effie Nicolson, Sandwick Park, Stornoway
Volunteer EFFIE NICOLSON
Last address in Lewis: 3 Sandwick Park, Stornoway
Date of death: 13 March 1944 at the age of 52
Died of natural causes at Whitley Bay
Last address in Lewis: 3 Sandwick Park, Stornoway
Date of death: 13 March 1944 at the age of 52
Died of natural causes at Whitley Bay
William A Maciver, Westview Terrace, Stornoway
Private WILLIAM A MACIVER
Last address in Lewis: 3 Westview Terrace, Stornoway
Son of Alexander John MacIver and of Annie MacIver (nee Darch), of Toronto, Ontario.
Service: Royal Hamilton Light Infantry (Canada), RCIC
Service number: B/133413
Date of death: 25 July 1944 at the age of 21
Killed in action in Normandy
Interred: Bretteville-sur-Laize Canadian War Cemetery, grave XII. A. 14
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Last address in Lewis: 3 Westview Terrace, Stornoway
Son of Alexander John MacIver and of Annie MacIver (nee Darch), of Toronto, Ontario.
Service: Royal Hamilton Light Infantry (Canada), RCIC
Service number: B/133413
Date of death: 25 July 1944 at the age of 21
Killed in action in Normandy
Interred: Bretteville-sur-Laize Canadian War Cemetery, grave XII. A. 14
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Neil Murdo Stewart, Seaview Terrace, Stornoway
Greaser NEIL MURDO STEWART
Last address in Lewis: 39 Seaview Terrace, Stornoway
Son of Murdo and Mary Stewart of Stornoway; husband of Jessie M. Stewart, of Stornoway.
Service: Merchant Navy
Date of death: 14 August 1944 at the age of 51
Died in Liverpool of illness contracted whilst serving on MV Hyacinth
Interred: Sandwick Cemetery, section L, grave 2416
Last address in Lewis: 39 Seaview Terrace, Stornoway
Son of Murdo and Mary Stewart of Stornoway; husband of Jessie M. Stewart, of Stornoway.
Service: Merchant Navy
Date of death: 14 August 1944 at the age of 51
Died in Liverpool of illness contracted whilst serving on MV Hyacinth
Interred: Sandwick Cemetery, section L, grave 2416
Hugh Macleod, Seaview Terrace, Stornoway
Flight Sergeant HUGH MACLEOD
Last address in Lewis: 26 Seaview Terrace, Stornoway
Son of Hugh Ross MacLeod and Ann MacLeod, of Stornoway, Isle of Lewis.
Service: 107 Sqdn, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
Service number: 1343398
Date of death: 11 May 1944 at the age of 32
Memorial: Runnymede Memorial, panel 220
Last address in Lewis: 26 Seaview Terrace, Stornoway
Son of Hugh Ross MacLeod and Ann MacLeod, of Stornoway, Isle of Lewis.
Service: 107 Sqdn, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
Service number: 1343398
Date of death: 11 May 1944 at the age of 32
Memorial: Runnymede Memorial, panel 220
Alistair Maclean Macleod, Seaforth Road, Stornoway
Signaller ALISTAIR MACLEAN MACLEOD
Last address in Lewis: 97 Seaforth Road, Stornoway
Service: Royal Naval Reserve
Service number: 769430
Date of death: 24 April 1944 at the age of 20
Lost when HMT Roode Zee was torpedoed by E-boat off Dungeness.
Vessel was Dutch.
Local memorial: Lewis War Memorial
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Last address in Lewis: 97 Seaforth Road, Stornoway
Service: Royal Naval Reserve
Service number: 769430
Date of death: 24 April 1944 at the age of 20
Lost when HMT Roode Zee was torpedoed by E-boat off Dungeness.
Vessel was Dutch.
Local memorial: Lewis War Memorial
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Neil M Campbell, Seaforth Road, Stornoway
Private NEIL M CAMPBELL
Last address in Lewis: 42 Seaforth Road, Stornoway
Service: Seaforth Highlanders
Date of death: 29 December 1944 at the age of 22
Died of TB after being invalided out
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Last address in Lewis: 42 Seaforth Road, Stornoway
Service: Seaforth Highlanders
Date of death: 29 December 1944 at the age of 22
Died of TB after being invalided out
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James Mackenzie, Ropework Road, Stornoway
Private JAMES MACKENZIE
Last address in Lewis: 3 Ropework Road, Stornoway
Service: 1st Parachute Regiment
Service number: 1694398
Date of death: 20 September 1944 at the age of 30
Killed in action at Arnhem
Interred: Arnhem Oosterbeek War Cemetery, grave 5. D. 19
Last address in Lewis: 3 Ropework Road, Stornoway
Service: 1st Parachute Regiment
Service number: 1694398
Date of death: 20 September 1944 at the age of 30
Killed in action at Arnhem
Interred: Arnhem Oosterbeek War Cemetery, grave 5. D. 19
Donald Macleod, Point Street, Stornoway
Seaman DONALD MACLEOD
Last address in Lewis: 7 Point Street, Stornoway
Son of John and Christina Macleod, husband of Evelyn Lavinia Macleod, of Leicester.
Service: Royal Navy Patrol Service
Service number: LT/JX529238
Date of death: 19 February 1944 at the age of 40
Drowned off Ardrossan off HMT Green Howard
Interred: Leicester (Saffron Hill) Cemetery, section C, cons. grave 249
Local memorial: Lewis War Memorial
Last address in Lewis: 7 Point Street, Stornoway
Son of John and Christina Macleod, husband of Evelyn Lavinia Macleod, of Leicester.
Service: Royal Navy Patrol Service
Service number: LT/JX529238
Date of death: 19 February 1944 at the age of 40
Drowned off Ardrossan off HMT Green Howard
Interred: Leicester (Saffron Hill) Cemetery, section C, cons. grave 249
Local memorial: Lewis War Memorial
John Neil Maclean, North Beach, Stornoway
Private JOHN NEIL MACLEAN
Last address in Lewis: 20 North Beach, Stornoway
Son of Neil and Marion Maclean, of Stornoway, Isle of Lewis.
Service: 6th Gordon Highlanders
Service number: 14644434
Date of death: 19 October 1944 at the age of 22
Killed in action on Gothic Line in Italy
Interred: Faenza War Cemetery, grave I. E. 10
Mentioned on family gravestone in Crossbost Cemetery, Lewis
Local memorial: Lewis War Memorial
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Last address in Lewis: 20 North Beach, Stornoway
Son of Neil and Marion Maclean, of Stornoway, Isle of Lewis.
Service: 6th Gordon Highlanders
Service number: 14644434
Date of death: 19 October 1944 at the age of 22
Killed in action on Gothic Line in Italy
Interred: Faenza War Cemetery, grave I. E. 10
Mentioned on family gravestone in Crossbost Cemetery, Lewis
Local memorial: Lewis War Memorial
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Cecil Ian Horatio Steen, Newton Street, Stornoway
Lieutenant CECIL IAN HORATIO STEEN
Last address in Lewis: 6 Newton Street, Stornoway
Son of Walter James Steen and Eileen Helen Steen, of Stornoway, Isle of Lewis.
Nationality: Indian
Service: 3rd Battallion, 6th Ghurka Rifles
Service number: EC/10042
Date of death: 13 June 1944 at the age of 23
Killed in action near Mogaung
Interred: Taukkyan War Cemetery, grave 13. F. 2
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Last address in Lewis: 6 Newton Street, Stornoway
Son of Walter James Steen and Eileen Helen Steen, of Stornoway, Isle of Lewis.
Nationality: Indian
Service: 3rd Battallion, 6th Ghurka Rifles
Service number: EC/10042
Date of death: 13 June 1944 at the age of 23
Killed in action near Mogaung
Interred: Taukkyan War Cemetery, grave 13. F. 2
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James Percy Graham, Matheson Road, Stornoway
Flight Officer JAMES PERCY GRAHAM
Last address in Lewis: 45 Matheson Road, Stornoway
Son of Duncan MacKay Graham, and of Emily Graham, of Edinburgh.
Service: Royal Air Force Voluntary Reserve, 35 Sqdn
Service number: 136874
Date of death: 25 July 1944 at the age of 29
Killed in action
Interred: Durnbach War Cemetery, grave 8. A. 18
Local memorial: Lewis War Memorial
Last address in Lewis: 45 Matheson Road, Stornoway
Son of Duncan MacKay Graham, and of Emily Graham, of Edinburgh.
Service: Royal Air Force Voluntary Reserve, 35 Sqdn
Service number: 136874
Date of death: 25 July 1944 at the age of 29
Killed in action
Interred: Durnbach War Cemetery, grave 8. A. 18
Local memorial: Lewis War Memorial
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