Seaman DONALD GRAHAM
Last address in Lewis: 11 Allotments, Garrabost
Service: Merchant Navy
Date of death: 8 May 1941 at the age of 18
Saved from ship SS Empire Light by German raider Pinguin, lost when that was sunk by HMS Cornwall
Memorial: Tower Hill, panel 43
Local memorial: Point, Garrabost
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Norman Montgomery, 19 New Garrabost
Seaman NORMAN MONTGOMERY
Last address in Lewis: 19 New Garrabost
Son of Murdo and Catherine Montgomery, of New Garrabost, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis.
Service: Merchant Navy
Date of death: 31 January 1941 at the age of 39
Lost on MV Pizarro sunk by Italian submarine
Memorial: Tower Hill, panel 82
Local memorial: Point, Garrabost
Last address in Lewis: 19 New Garrabost
Son of Murdo and Catherine Montgomery, of New Garrabost, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis.
Service: Merchant Navy
Date of death: 31 January 1941 at the age of 39
Lost on MV Pizarro sunk by Italian submarine
Memorial: Tower Hill, panel 82
Local memorial: Point, Garrabost
William Lee, 12 New Garrabost
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!
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!
Donald Graham, 41 Lower Garrabost
Company Sergeant-Major DONALD GRAHAM
Last address in Lewis: 41 Lower Garrabost
Son of Donald and Catherine Graham
Husband of Mary Graham, of Ardersier, Inverness-shire.
Service: 10th Highland Light Infantry (City of Glasgow Regiment)
Service number: 1662520
Date of death: 19 June 1945 at the age of 42
Killed by landmine in Germany
Interred: Hamburg Cemetery, grave 3A. A1. 13.
Local memorial: Point, Garrabost
Last address in Lewis: 41 Lower Garrabost
Son of Donald and Catherine Graham
Husband of Mary Graham, of Ardersier, Inverness-shire.
Service: 10th Highland Light Infantry (City of Glasgow Regiment)
Service number: 1662520
Date of death: 19 June 1945 at the age of 42
Killed by landmine in Germany
Interred: Hamburg Cemetery, grave 3A. A1. 13.
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.
Norman Mackay, 6 Upper Garrabost
Seaman NORMAN MACKAY
Last address in Lewis: 6 Upper Garrabost
Son of Alexander and Catherine Mackay, of Stornoway.
Service: Royal Naval Reserve, HMT Jewell
Service number: LT/X17931
Date of death: 24 December 1940 at the age of 26
Drowned in Belfast harbour.
Served on HMS Jewel.
Interred: Eye Cemetery, section D, grave 28
Local memorial: Point, Garrabost
Last address in Lewis: 6 Upper Garrabost
Son of Alexander and Catherine Mackay, of Stornoway.
Service: Royal Naval Reserve, HMT Jewell
Service number: LT/X17931
Date of death: 24 December 1940 at the age of 26
Drowned in Belfast harbour.
Served on HMS Jewel.
Interred: Eye Cemetery, section D, grave 28
Local memorial: Point, Garrabost
Stornoway Gazette, 14 March 1941
Seaman Norman Mackay, RNR, 6 Upper Garrabost, was accidentally drowned in Belfast on Christmas Eve 1940. The body was recovered eleven weeks after the accident and the remains arrived in Stornoway by mail steamer on Saturday night for interment at Aignish. Great sympathy is felt with the family of this fine upstanding seaman in their tragic loss.
Seaman Norman Mackay, RNR, 6 Upper Garrabost, was accidentally drowned in Belfast on Christmas Eve 1940. The body was recovered eleven weeks after the accident and the remains arrived in Stornoway by mail steamer on Saturday night for interment at Aignish. Great sympathy is felt with the family of this fine upstanding seaman in their tragic loss.
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