Seaman ALEXANDER MACMILLAN
Last address in Lewis: 1 Shulishader
Son of Mary Ann Macmillan, of Stornoway, Isle of Lewis.
Service: Royal Naval Reserve, HMS Wasp
Service number: P/X 20584
Date of death: 1 April 1941 at the age of 20
Accidentally killed at Dover
Survived sinking of HMS Wren 27/7/40.
Interred: Dover (St James) Cemetery, row G, grave 26
Local memorial: Point, Garrabost
Stornoway Gazette, 11 April 1941
It is with very deep regret we announce the death, by accident, of
Alexander Macmillan, seaman, RNR, 1 Shader Point, at an English port on
the 1st of April. Alexander, who was best known to his friends as Sandy
Beag, was of a quiet, unassuming disposition. He was just a little over
20 years of age when he met his end. Before the outbreak of war he was
serving on HM destroyer Wren, having joined her for the Royal Review at
Spithead. On the outbreak of war his ship was commissioned for convoy
duty, and he served with her until she was bombed, set on fire and sunk.
The crew were machine-gunned in the water, but Sandy succeeded in
swimming to a rescue ship nearby, and got aboard although hampered by
fuel oil in which he had been immersed. After a few days at home on
survivor's leave he returned to a naval depot and was drafted for duty
as an anti-submarine torpedo boat. On board the Wren he was keenly
interested in his Asdic duties and later he was selected for a course of
instruction in the latest anti-submarine devices. He was expected home
on leave after passing his final examination when the sad news of his
death came through. Intelligent and efficient, never boisterous or
boatsful, Sandy Beag had those rare qualities which go to the formation
of an exemplary character. Clean-living and healthy minded, he feared
God and served and died for his country. He was buried in an English
cemetery with full naval honours. To his sorrowing mother and
grandmother we extend our heartfelt sympathy, as to the other members of
the family. Till the Day Breaks.
Stornoway Gazette, 25 April 1941
Last week we intimated the tragic death by accident of Seaman Alex
Macmillan, Shader, Point. His mother has since received this tribute to
her son from his Commanding Officer. "It grieves me that I should be
writing of the passing of your son. In the short two months I commanded
[---], I grew to know Alexander well. He was a true sailor steady,
cheerful, quick and intelligent. As the weeks passed I placed more and
more trust upon his shoulders with confidence. He never failed his
country nor his ship. Most of all, I should like to say - Alexander was a
good messmate. I say "most of all" because a good messmate is a good
Christian. To be a good messmate you must be honest, courageous,
clean-living and dutiful. You must help and love your neighbour. This is
not always an easy task, for in small boats you live too close to your
fellow men. However, Alexander Macmillan had all these virtues. You must
not covet, blaspheme or shirk - your son did none of these. At Easter
time, we are all of us, reminded that this existence on earth is but a
stormy prelude to a gentle and peaceful life which Christ has prepared
for us. In your hour of grief may I offer this consolation. Your son
lived a good life here. He did not die. He merely passed on to a better
world, without suffering. He has but gone before you and me, to God's
realm, where we shall join him when God wills it. We are the losers for
we have lost his companionship for a while. I do not grieve for him for
he is safe. I grieve because you have lost a good son's company. If ever
I can be of any help to you, will you please honour me by asking it.
May God bless you and comfort you".
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Alexander Macleod, 22 Knock, Point
Private ALEXANDER MACLEOD
Last address in Lewis: 22 Knock, Point
Service: Army
Killed in Italy
Local memorial: Point, Garrabost
Last address in Lewis: 22 Knock, Point
Service: Army
Killed in Italy
Local memorial: Point, Garrabost
Alexander Crichton, 15 Eagleton
Seaman ALEXANDER CRICHTON
Last address in Lewis: 15 Eagleton
Son of Roderick and Margaret Crichton, of Bayble, Isle of Lewis.
Service: Royal Naval Reserve, HMT James Ludford
Service number: LT/X7989C
Date of death: 12 December 1939 at the age of 31
Lost in mining of ship
Memorial: Lowestoft Naval, panel 1, column 1
Local memorial: Point, Garrabost
Stornoway Gazette, 22 December 1939
Three Lewis Lads Feared Drowned
There were three Lewismen on the trawler "James Ludford" which sank last week after striking a mine. The two officers and 15 men are officially missing, believed drowned.
The Lewis members of the crew were Malcolm Graham, Church Street, Borve; Alexander Matheson, 26 Brue; and Alexander Crichton, 15 Eagletown, Bayble.
Malcolm Graham, who was a son of the late John Graham, was about 38 years of age. He married two years ago and is survived by his wife and one child. He has been sailing for the past 11 or 12 years. A very popular man in the district, he was a splendid physical specimen, thickset and powerful, outstanding even in a district noted for its strong men.
Alexander Matheson, 26 Brue, is a son of the late Norman Matheson. About the same age as Malcolm Graham, he was unmarried.
Alexander Nicolson, 15 Eagleton, is a couson of Murdo Nicolson, 3 Marybank, who is missing from the Rawalpindi. Crichton was home on leave only 10 days before the sinking of the "James Ludford". Both his brothers are on active service; Nicolson's three brothers are also on active service.
Since the outbreak of war, 19 Lewismen and 1 Harrisman have been reported lost or missing - all of them at sea.
Last address in Lewis: 15 Eagleton
Son of Roderick and Margaret Crichton, of Bayble, Isle of Lewis.
Service: Royal Naval Reserve, HMT James Ludford
Service number: LT/X7989C
Date of death: 12 December 1939 at the age of 31
Lost in mining of ship
Memorial: Lowestoft Naval, panel 1, column 1
Local memorial: Point, Garrabost
Stornoway Gazette, 22 December 1939
Three Lewis Lads Feared Drowned
There were three Lewismen on the trawler "James Ludford" which sank last week after striking a mine. The two officers and 15 men are officially missing, believed drowned.
The Lewis members of the crew were Malcolm Graham, Church Street, Borve; Alexander Matheson, 26 Brue; and Alexander Crichton, 15 Eagletown, Bayble.
Malcolm Graham, who was a son of the late John Graham, was about 38 years of age. He married two years ago and is survived by his wife and one child. He has been sailing for the past 11 or 12 years. A very popular man in the district, he was a splendid physical specimen, thickset and powerful, outstanding even in a district noted for its strong men.
Alexander Matheson, 26 Brue, is a son of the late Norman Matheson. About the same age as Malcolm Graham, he was unmarried.
Alexander Nicolson, 15 Eagleton, is a couson of Murdo Nicolson, 3 Marybank, who is missing from the Rawalpindi. Crichton was home on leave only 10 days before the sinking of the "James Ludford". Both his brothers are on active service; Nicolson's three brothers are also on active service.
Since the outbreak of war, 19 Lewismen and 1 Harrisman have been reported lost or missing - all of them at sea.
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.
Alexander Campbell, 12 Aird, Point
Seaman ALEXANDER CAMPBELL
Last address in Lewis: 12 Aird
Son of Donald and Janet Campbell, of Stornoway, Isle of Lewis.
Service: Royal Naval Reserve
Service number: C/5944D
Date of death: 28 August 1940
Lost on AMC Dunvegan Castle torpedoed by U-46 W of Ireland
Memorial: Chatham Naval, panel 40, column 1
Local memorial: Point, Garrabost
Stornoway Gazette, 6 September 1940
There were quite a number of Lewis seamen serving on HMS auxiliary cruiser "Dunvegan Castle", reported torpedoed at the weekend, as far as is known at the time of writing, all but one of the Lewis members of the crew are safe. Angus Campbell, son of Donald Campbell, 12 Aird, is reported missing. He is first cousin of Norman Smith, 7 Aird, who was killed serving with the Navy just a fortnight ago. Angus, who was in his early thirties and unmarried was one of four brothers all serving with the Navy. The other three are Malcolm, Norman and John.
Transcriber's note: It would appear from the casualty lists that the name of the missing man, whose death was later confirmed, was in fact Alexander Campbell.
Last address in Lewis: 12 Aird
Son of Donald and Janet Campbell, of Stornoway, Isle of Lewis.
Service: Royal Naval Reserve
Service number: C/5944D
Date of death: 28 August 1940
Lost on AMC Dunvegan Castle torpedoed by U-46 W of Ireland
Memorial: Chatham Naval, panel 40, column 1
Local memorial: Point, Garrabost
Stornoway Gazette, 6 September 1940
There were quite a number of Lewis seamen serving on HMS auxiliary cruiser "Dunvegan Castle", reported torpedoed at the weekend, as far as is known at the time of writing, all but one of the Lewis members of the crew are safe. Angus Campbell, son of Donald Campbell, 12 Aird, is reported missing. He is first cousin of Norman Smith, 7 Aird, who was killed serving with the Navy just a fortnight ago. Angus, who was in his early thirties and unmarried was one of four brothers all serving with the Navy. The other three are Malcolm, Norman and John.
Transcriber's note: It would appear from the casualty lists that the name of the missing man, whose death was later confirmed, was in fact Alexander Campbell.
Alexander Macdonald, 7 Aird, Point
Able Seaman ALEXANDER MACDONALD
Last address in Lewis: 7 Aird
Son of Malcolm and Annie Macdonald.
Service: Merchant Navy, SS Stockport
Ship torpedoed by U-604 in mid-Atlantic, with the loss of all hands
Date of death: 23 February 1943 at the age of 31
Memorial: Tower Hill, panel 101
Last address in Lewis: 7 Aird
Son of Malcolm and Annie Macdonald.
Service: Merchant Navy, SS Stockport
Ship torpedoed by U-604 in mid-Atlantic, with the loss of all hands
Date of death: 23 February 1943 at the age of 31
Memorial: Tower Hill, panel 101
Alexander John Maciver, 23 Aignish
Seaman ALEXANDER JOHN MACIVER
Last address in Lewis: 23 Aignish
Son of Donald and Catherine Maciver, of Knock, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis.
Service: Royal Naval Reserve
Service number: P/X19909A
Date of death: 1 September 1940 at the age of 20
Lost when HMS Express struck a mine
Memorial: Portsmouth Naval, panel 44, column 1
Local memorial: Point, Garrabost
Stornoway Gazette, 13 September 1940
The Island of Lewis suffered one of the heaviest blows of the war last week, when seven young men lost their lives on HM destroyers "Esk" and "Express".
They were: Murdo Macleod, 5 Tolsta Chaolais, Norman Macleod, 14 Tolsta Chaolais, Alex John Maciver, 23 Aignish, Murdo Macdonald, 8 Sheshader, John Martin, 16 Lower Shader, Donald Macdonald, "Clyde", Shader and Malcolm Murray, 21 Swanibost.
All of them were young men, Alex John Maciver being barely 20, and DOnald Macdonald, the oldest of them, still in his thirties. The villages of Tolsta Chaolais and Shader suffered a double bereavement. The two Macdonalds were the only sons of widowed mothers. Alex John Maciver, 23 Aignish, is a son of Donald Maciver, who served in the last war. There is an older brother on service with the Navy.
Last address in Lewis: 23 Aignish
Son of Donald and Catherine Maciver, of Knock, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis.
Service: Royal Naval Reserve
Service number: P/X19909A
Date of death: 1 September 1940 at the age of 20
Lost when HMS Express struck a mine
Memorial: Portsmouth Naval, panel 44, column 1
Local memorial: Point, Garrabost
Stornoway Gazette, 13 September 1940
The Island of Lewis suffered one of the heaviest blows of the war last week, when seven young men lost their lives on HM destroyers "Esk" and "Express".
They were: Murdo Macleod, 5 Tolsta Chaolais, Norman Macleod, 14 Tolsta Chaolais, Alex John Maciver, 23 Aignish, Murdo Macdonald, 8 Sheshader, John Martin, 16 Lower Shader, Donald Macdonald, "Clyde", Shader and Malcolm Murray, 21 Swanibost.
All of them were young men, Alex John Maciver being barely 20, and DOnald Macdonald, the oldest of them, still in his thirties. The villages of Tolsta Chaolais and Shader suffered a double bereavement. The two Macdonalds were the only sons of widowed mothers. Alex John Maciver, 23 Aignish, is a son of Donald Maciver, who served in the last war. There is an older brother on service with the Navy.
Alexander Macmillan, Nicolson Road, Stornoway
Seaman ALEXANDER MACMILLAN
Last address in Lewis: 34 Nicolson Road, Stornoway
Son of Mary Ann Macmillan, of Stornoway, Isle of Lewis.
Service: Royal Naval Reserve
Service number: P/X20584
Date of death: 1 April 1941 at the age of 20
Killed when accidentally shot at Dover.
ASDIC operator on HMS Wasp
Interred: Dover (St James) Cemetery, row G, grave 26
Local memorial: Lewis War Memorial
Last address in Lewis: 34 Nicolson Road, Stornoway
Son of Mary Ann Macmillan, of Stornoway, Isle of Lewis.
Service: Royal Naval Reserve
Service number: P/X20584
Date of death: 1 April 1941 at the age of 20
Killed when accidentally shot at Dover.
ASDIC operator on HMS Wasp
Interred: Dover (St James) Cemetery, row G, grave 26
Local memorial: Lewis War Memorial
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
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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Alexander Macleod, Kenneth Street, Stornoway
Chief Engineer ALEXANDER MACLEOD
Last address in Lewis: 53 Kenneth Street, Stornoway
Date of death: 9 March 1940 at the age of 54
Lost on Irish steamtrawler Leukos sunk by U-38
Local memorial: Lewis War Memorial
Last address in Lewis: 53 Kenneth Street, Stornoway
Date of death: 9 March 1940 at the age of 54
Lost on Irish steamtrawler Leukos sunk by U-38
Local memorial: Lewis War Memorial
Alexander Macrae, Keith Street, Stornoway
Refrigeration Engineer ALEXANDER MACRAE (Senior)
Last address in Lewis: 21 Keith Street, Stornoway
Service: Merchant Navy
Date of death: 27 May 1941 at the age of 65
Died returning home after being marooned following sinking of SS Rangitane
Last address in Lewis: 21 Keith Street, Stornoway
Service: Merchant Navy
Date of death: 27 May 1941 at the age of 65
Died returning home after being marooned following sinking of SS Rangitane
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
Duncan Alexander Macaulay, Sandwick
Corporal DUNCAN ALEX MACAULAY
Last address in Lewis: 7 East Street, Sandwick
Service: 7th Cameron Highlanders
Service number: 3249793
Date of death: 19 January 1945 at the age of 27
Killed in action near Sittard, Holland.
Took out machinegun post alone, but was shot by sniper
Mentioned on family gravestones in the cemeteries at Eye and Sandwick, Lewis
Local memorial: Lewis War Memorial
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His brother Murdo was drowned at St Malo later in 1945.
Gravestone in Eye Cemetery
Gravestone in Sandwick Cemetery
Last address in Lewis: 7 East Street, Sandwick
Service: 7th Cameron Highlanders
Service number: 3249793
Date of death: 19 January 1945 at the age of 27
Killed in action near Sittard, Holland.
Took out machinegun post alone, but was shot by sniper
Mentioned on family gravestones in the cemeteries at Eye and Sandwick, Lewis
Local memorial: Lewis War Memorial
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His brother Murdo was drowned at St Malo later in 1945.
Gravestone in Eye Cemetery
Gravestone in Sandwick Cemetery
Alexander Graham, Newmarket
Private ALEXANDER GRAHAM
Alex Six
Last address in Lewis: 34 Newmarket
Son of Angus and Christina Graham, of Laxdale, Isle of Lewis.
Service unit: 6th Seaforth Highlanders
Service number: 2825810
Date of death: between 5 and 7 May 1942 at the age of 22
Killed in action at Madagascar
Interred: Diego Suarez War Cemetery, Madagascar, grave 2. K. 1
Local memorial: Lewis War Memorial
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Alex Six
Last address in Lewis: 34 Newmarket
Son of Angus and Christina Graham, of Laxdale, Isle of Lewis.
Service unit: 6th Seaforth Highlanders
Service number: 2825810
Date of death: between 5 and 7 May 1942 at the age of 22
Killed in action at Madagascar
Interred: Diego Suarez War Cemetery, Madagascar, grave 2. K. 1
Local memorial: Lewis War Memorial
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Alexander John Macleod, Melbost
Private ALEXANDER JOHN MACLEOD
Last address in Lewis: 6 Melbost
Service: 1st Seaforth Highlanders
Service number: 2818320
Date of death: 18 July 1942 at the age of 28
Died of malaria in Assam
Interred: Imphal War Cemetery, grave 9. G. 4
Last address in Lewis: 6 Melbost
Service: 1st Seaforth Highlanders
Service number: 2818320
Date of death: 18 July 1942 at the age of 28
Died of malaria in Assam
Interred: Imphal War Cemetery, grave 9. G. 4
Alexander Mackay, Holm
Captain ALEXANDER MACKAY
Last address in Lewis: 6 Holm
Son of Hector and Isabella Mackay, of Stornoway, Isle of Lewis. B.Sc. (Glasgow).
Service unit: 7th Seaforth Highlanders
Service number: 189648
Date of death: 11 July 1944 at the age of 31
Killed in action in France near River Odon
Interred: Bayeux War Cemetery, grave XVIII. C. 6.
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Last address in Lewis: 6 Holm
Son of Hector and Isabella Mackay, of Stornoway, Isle of Lewis. B.Sc. (Glasgow).
Service unit: 7th Seaforth Highlanders
Service number: 189648
Date of death: 11 July 1944 at the age of 31
Killed in action in France near River Odon
Interred: Bayeux War Cemetery, grave XVIII. C. 6.
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Alexander Neil Macaulay, Guershader
Second Engineer ALEXANDER NEIL MACAULAY
Last address in Lewis: 6 Guershader
Son of George and Margaret Macaulay, of Laxdale, Isle of Lewis.
Service unit: Merchant Navy
Date of death: 7 October 1942 at the age of 35
Lost on SS Manon sunk by Japanese sub I-162.
Survived sinking of SS Chilka 11/3/42
Memorial: Tower Hill, panel 68
Mentioned on family gravestone in Sandwick Cemetery, Lewis
Local memorial: Lewis War Memorial
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Last address in Lewis: 6 Guershader
Son of George and Margaret Macaulay, of Laxdale, Isle of Lewis.
Service unit: Merchant Navy
Date of death: 7 October 1942 at the age of 35
Lost on SS Manon sunk by Japanese sub I-162.
Survived sinking of SS Chilka 11/3/42
Memorial: Tower Hill, panel 68
Mentioned on family gravestone in Sandwick Cemetery, Lewis
Local memorial: Lewis War Memorial
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Alexander John Mackenzie, Sand Street, Coulregrein
Chief Stewart ALEXANDER JOHN MACKENZIE
Last address in Lewis: 13 Sand Street, Coulregrein
Service unit: Merchant Navy, SS Blairnevis
Date of death: 8 March 1944 at the age of 43
Died at sea of coronary thrombosis
Last address in Lewis: 13 Sand Street, Coulregrein
Service unit: Merchant Navy, SS Blairnevis
Date of death: 8 March 1944 at the age of 43
Died at sea of coronary thrombosis
Alexander Robb, Cross Street, Coulregrein
Fusilier ALEXANDER ROBB
Last address in Lewis: 15 Cross Street, Coulregrein
Son of Flora Robb, of Stornoway, Isle of Lewis.
Service unit: 6th Royal Scots Fusiliers
Service number: 2824896
Date of death: 29 June 1944 at the age of 30
Lost in German counter attack at Manvieu
Interred: St Manvieu War Cemetery, Cheux, grave III. D. 12
Local memorial: Lewis War Memorial
Last address in Lewis: 15 Cross Street, Coulregrein
Son of Flora Robb, of Stornoway, Isle of Lewis.
Service unit: 6th Royal Scots Fusiliers
Service number: 2824896
Date of death: 29 June 1944 at the age of 30
Lost in German counter attack at Manvieu
Interred: St Manvieu War Cemetery, Cheux, grave III. D. 12
Local memorial: Lewis War Memorial
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