Seaman JOHN MACKENZIE
Last address in Lewis: 21 Swordale
Son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald MacKenzie, of Stornoway, Isle of Lewis.
Service: Royal Naval Reserve
Service number: D/X10303B
Date of death: 23 November 1939 at the age of 26
Lost on HMS Rawalpindi, sunk in North Atlantic after engaging German battlecruisers Scharnhorst and Gneisenau
Memorial: Plymouth Naval, panel 35, column 3
Local memorial: Point, Garrabost
Stornoway Gazette, 8 December 1939
In the House of Commons last week the Prime Minister paid tribute to the
naval reservists and pensioners of HM auxiliary cruiser "Rawalpindi"
whose heroic fight against two German pocket battleships has aroused the
admiration of the whole world.
"These men might have known as soon as they sighted the enemy that there
was no chance", said Mr Chamberlain. "But they had no thought of
surrender. They fired their guns until they could be fired no more, and
many of them went to their deaths thereby carrying on the great
tradition of the Royal Navy. Their example will be an inspiration to
those who come after them."
Twelve at least of these gallant men were fellow islanders of ours, and
the whole community shares the sorrow of their relatives at home, a
sorrow which may be lightened at times by the flickering hope that they
are still alive, although prisoners in the hands of the enemy, but
which which is more likely to be tormented by fears and doubts that are
more poignant than certainty.
There may be those in the crowded cities, lying under the terror of air
raids, who turn wistful eyes towards the peaceful islands of the west,
out of the danger zone, a sanctuary in the midst of the storm. But
while these islands may be relatively safe from direct attack, and
there is no need to carry gas masks to one's daily work, or dig air
raid shelters in the streets, they are contributing more towards the
defence of the Empire than most other communities of the same size.
In the "Courageous", the "Royal Oak", the "Northern Rover" and in other
losses the details of which are not known, men from these islands have
already forfeited their lives, and in many of the disasters which have
overtaken our merchant fleet. Lewis and Harris lads have conducted
themselves with tenacity and courage. There were three in the "Athenia",
ten in the "Lochavon" out of a total deck complement of sixteen and
one in the "Arlington Court", a modest youth from Calbost who is now
at home recuperating at home from the effects of six days' exposure in
an open boat.
No one would claim for these men least of themselves, that they are
struck from a finer die than the rest of humanity or moulded of a nobler
clay, but one can without any sense of boastfulness that when the
nation is at war, the small crofting and fishing communities of the
northern Scottish seaboard have a contribution to make to the fighting
forces which is out of all proportion to their population or their
wealth.
The name of "Rawalpindi" is in our minds today. In the past it was known
as that of the largest garrison town in the whole of India, "the key
to the British system of defence in the North-West Frontier", but now
the name has other associations for us and for the world. Let those who
today feel pride in the gallant heroes of the "Rawalpindi" remember,
when the strife is over and the wounds have healed, that many of those
who died in that desperate encounter were men from another North-West
frontier, which is seldom mentioned in the history books, but whose sons
have done more than most to man the garrisons of the Empire".
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John Martin Macleod, 7 Swordale
Private JOHN MARTIN MACLEOD
Last address in Lewis: 7 Swordale
Son of John Macleod and of Mary Macleod (nee Stewart), of Stornoway, Isle of Lewis.
Service: Pioneer Corps
Service number: 13061491
Date of death: 1 January 1943 at the age of 31
Killed in action in North Africa
Interred: Suez War Memorial Cemetery, grave 2. E. 8.
Local memorial: Point, Garrabost
Last address in Lewis: 7 Swordale
Son of John Macleod and of Mary Macleod (nee Stewart), of Stornoway, Isle of Lewis.
Service: Pioneer Corps
Service number: 13061491
Date of death: 1 January 1943 at the age of 31
Killed in action in North Africa
Interred: Suez War Memorial Cemetery, grave 2. E. 8.
Local memorial: Point, Garrabost
John Angus Murray, 3 Newlands, Shulishader
Assistant Steward JOHN ANGUS MURRAY
Last address in Lewis: 3 Newlands, Shulishader
Son of Donald and Catherine Murray.
Service: Merchant Navy
Date of death: 20 March 1941 at the age of 24
Lost on Clan Ogilvy, sunk north of Cape Verde Islands
Memorial: Tower Hill, panel 30
Stornoway Gazette, 6 June 1941
It was with great regret many friends learned that John Angus Murray, 8 Newlands, Shader, Point, had made the supreme sacrifice. John Angus, who was in the Merchant Service, was 24 years of age. He has been reported lost at sea. A very popular young man, he played football both for the Nicolson Institute and for Point XI. On completing his secondary course at the Nicolson, he entered Glasgow University, where he took an Arts degree.
Deep concern and anxiety was felt in Shader when it became known some time ago, through the press, that the ship on which John Angus Murray [3 Newlands Shader, Point] was sailing had been sunk through enemy action. As however no official intimation was received at the time, hope were entertained that he might possibly be among the survivors, but these hopes were shattered when his mother was later officially informed that her son had been lost at sea. This news cast great glooom over the whole community where John Angus was a much esteemed and popular youth. He was a fine type of Lewis man, dignified in bearing, upright in character and of strapping build, He was only 24. How little we thought when he left us a year last autumn to complete his studies at Glasgow University that he would never return. Anxious to do his bit for King and country, he entered upon a course of training in a gunnery school last year, and on the completion of his training joined this ill-fated ship as a gunner. John Angus was a youth of exceptionall fine qualities which endeared him to everyone in the community, old and young alike. His pleasant smile, his ready with and quiet nature, will be missed by all. A hard-working and diligent youth, he was always ready to help when help was needed. He was a fine athlete and a brilliant footballer, and many football fans throughout the island, particularly on the West Side, will have recollections of John Angie Dollag's superb goal keeping for Point in the good old days of peace. Indeed, it is difficult for us, who were always in his company, to contemplate the loss of a powerful fellow like him whose presence we always desired and looked for in our company. However greatly we miss home, much more shall those who were near and dear to him, who looked on him as the mainstay of the family and whose welfare was always his first consideration. To his widowed mother and sisters at home and away the profound sympathy of the entire community is extended, in the irreparable loss of a dutiful son and brother whose memory will always remain cherished in their hearts.
Stornoway Gazette, 11 July 1941
From a Lewisman on active service, this tribute to a popular Point lad who gave his life for freedom:
The whole of Point, and I believe most of Lewis Island, heard with great regret of the loss of such a popular lad as John Angus Murray, 3 Newlands, Shader, Point. Great Sympathy was felt in the district for his sorrowing mother and sisters. John Angie Dollag, as he was commonly called, was a real son of Lewis, Despite the fact that he had taken up a University career, he could not get rid of that yearning for the sea and the pure, patriotic spirit seeking no reward, which is characteristic of the best Lewisman. Little did we know and little did he, that he was destined for an ill-fated ship; but he had to goto sea, as he knew it was his duty and calling to do so. John Angie liked to be in the thick of the fray, and made a good fight of everything he tackled. This could not be more clearly shown than on the football field. When he was a member of the Point eleven, and later of the Nicolson Institute eleven, he always played a hard and plucky game from start to finish. There was no half-heartedness about him. I am certain he showed the same spirit in sterner tasks and that he bravely met his death. The stock from which he sprung, on both is father's and mother's side, were well-known for their hardiness and endurance. He was a lad who made many friends, and possessed all the qualities which make us so proud of our Lewis servicemen. The village of Shader must greatly miss such a well-liked lad as he.
Last address in Lewis: 3 Newlands, Shulishader
Son of Donald and Catherine Murray.
Service: Merchant Navy
Date of death: 20 March 1941 at the age of 24
Lost on Clan Ogilvy, sunk north of Cape Verde Islands
Memorial: Tower Hill, panel 30
Stornoway Gazette, 6 June 1941
It was with great regret many friends learned that John Angus Murray, 8 Newlands, Shader, Point, had made the supreme sacrifice. John Angus, who was in the Merchant Service, was 24 years of age. He has been reported lost at sea. A very popular young man, he played football both for the Nicolson Institute and for Point XI. On completing his secondary course at the Nicolson, he entered Glasgow University, where he took an Arts degree.
Deep concern and anxiety was felt in Shader when it became known some time ago, through the press, that the ship on which John Angus Murray [3 Newlands Shader, Point] was sailing had been sunk through enemy action. As however no official intimation was received at the time, hope were entertained that he might possibly be among the survivors, but these hopes were shattered when his mother was later officially informed that her son had been lost at sea. This news cast great glooom over the whole community where John Angus was a much esteemed and popular youth. He was a fine type of Lewis man, dignified in bearing, upright in character and of strapping build, He was only 24. How little we thought when he left us a year last autumn to complete his studies at Glasgow University that he would never return. Anxious to do his bit for King and country, he entered upon a course of training in a gunnery school last year, and on the completion of his training joined this ill-fated ship as a gunner. John Angus was a youth of exceptionall fine qualities which endeared him to everyone in the community, old and young alike. His pleasant smile, his ready with and quiet nature, will be missed by all. A hard-working and diligent youth, he was always ready to help when help was needed. He was a fine athlete and a brilliant footballer, and many football fans throughout the island, particularly on the West Side, will have recollections of John Angie Dollag's superb goal keeping for Point in the good old days of peace. Indeed, it is difficult for us, who were always in his company, to contemplate the loss of a powerful fellow like him whose presence we always desired and looked for in our company. However greatly we miss home, much more shall those who were near and dear to him, who looked on him as the mainstay of the family and whose welfare was always his first consideration. To his widowed mother and sisters at home and away the profound sympathy of the entire community is extended, in the irreparable loss of a dutiful son and brother whose memory will always remain cherished in their hearts.
Stornoway Gazette, 11 July 1941
From a Lewisman on active service, this tribute to a popular Point lad who gave his life for freedom:
The whole of Point, and I believe most of Lewis Island, heard with great regret of the loss of such a popular lad as John Angus Murray, 3 Newlands, Shader, Point. Great Sympathy was felt in the district for his sorrowing mother and sisters. John Angie Dollag, as he was commonly called, was a real son of Lewis, Despite the fact that he had taken up a University career, he could not get rid of that yearning for the sea and the pure, patriotic spirit seeking no reward, which is characteristic of the best Lewisman. Little did we know and little did he, that he was destined for an ill-fated ship; but he had to goto sea, as he knew it was his duty and calling to do so. John Angie liked to be in the thick of the fray, and made a good fight of everything he tackled. This could not be more clearly shown than on the football field. When he was a member of the Point eleven, and later of the Nicolson Institute eleven, he always played a hard and plucky game from start to finish. There was no half-heartedness about him. I am certain he showed the same spirit in sterner tasks and that he bravely met his death. The stock from which he sprung, on both is father's and mother's side, were well-known for their hardiness and endurance. He was a lad who made many friends, and possessed all the qualities which make us so proud of our Lewis servicemen. The village of Shader must greatly miss such a well-liked lad as he.
John Mackenzie, 26 Shehsader
Seaman JOHN MACKENZIE
Last address in Lewis: 26 Sheshader
Service: Royal Naval Reserve
Lost at sea
Local memorial: Point, Garrabost
Last address in Lewis: 26 Sheshader
Service: Royal Naval Reserve
Lost at sea
Local memorial: Point, Garrabost
John Campbell, 9 Portnaguran
Able Seaman JOHN CAMPBELL
Last address in Lewis: 9 Portnaguran
Son of William and Henrietta Campbell;
Husband of Hannah Campbell, of Stornoway.
Service: Royal Navy, HMS Mentor
Service number: P.JX.226212
Date of death: 22 January 1941 at the age of 55
Interred: Eye Cemetery, section A, grave 27
Last address in Lewis: 9 Portnaguran
Son of William and Henrietta Campbell;
Husband of Hannah Campbell, of Stornoway.
Service: Royal Navy, HMS Mentor
Service number: P.JX.226212
Date of death: 22 January 1941 at the age of 55
Interred: Eye Cemetery, section A, grave 27
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.
John Macrae, 27 Lower Bayble
Able Seaman JOHN MACRAE
Last address in Lewis: 27 Lower Bayble
Son of Donald and Catherine Macrae.
Service unit: Merchant Navy, SS California
Date of death: 11 July 1943 at the age of 29
Lost in bombing of ship off Portugal
Memorial: Tower Hill, panel 22
Local memorial: Point, Garrabost
Last address in Lewis: 27 Lower Bayble
Son of Donald and Catherine Macrae.
Service unit: Merchant Navy, SS California
Date of death: 11 July 1943 at the age of 29
Lost in bombing of ship off Portugal
Memorial: Tower Hill, panel 22
Local memorial: Point, Garrabost
Colin John Munro, 6 Knock, Point
Quartermaster COLIN JOHN MUNRO
Last address in Lewis: 6 Knock, Point
Son of John and Margaret Munro.
Service: Merchant Navy, SS Dumana
Date of death: 24 December 1943 at the age of 34
Lost when ship was torpedoed near Takaradi, Ivory Coast
Memorial: Tower Hill, panel 36
Local memorial: Point, Garrabost
Stornoway Gazette, 11 February 1944
A FRIEND'S TRIBUTE
A gloom was cast over the village of Knock when it became known that Quartermaster Colin John Munro. aged 34, second son of Mrs Munro and the late Mr John Munro, 6 Knock, had been posted "missing, presumed lost at sea." He had followed a seafaring career for a number of years, and had been in foreign waters since war was declared. Just a week prior to the sad news he informed his mother of his intention to come home at the beginning of the New Year. but, alas. that was not to be. “Gob”, as he was familiarly known, was of a humorous and jovial spirit, and made friends with everyone he came in contact with. He was always to the fore whatever the task or the danger ; always ready to give a helping hand. His cheerful smile and kind, unselfish heart made him a favourite with old and young. He was so full of life and happiness. the more we saw of him, the more we wished to see. As a community we will miss him and we extend our sympathy to the bereaved mother, who has lost a dutiful son, to his sisters at home, in Aberdeen, in Edinburgh, and two brothers on active service.
Last address in Lewis: 6 Knock, Point
Son of John and Margaret Munro.
Service: Merchant Navy, SS Dumana
Date of death: 24 December 1943 at the age of 34
Lost when ship was torpedoed near Takaradi, Ivory Coast
Memorial: Tower Hill, panel 36
Local memorial: Point, Garrabost
Stornoway Gazette, 11 February 1944
A FRIEND'S TRIBUTE
A gloom was cast over the village of Knock when it became known that Quartermaster Colin John Munro. aged 34, second son of Mrs Munro and the late Mr John Munro, 6 Knock, had been posted "missing, presumed lost at sea." He had followed a seafaring career for a number of years, and had been in foreign waters since war was declared. Just a week prior to the sad news he informed his mother of his intention to come home at the beginning of the New Year. but, alas. that was not to be. “Gob”, as he was familiarly known, was of a humorous and jovial spirit, and made friends with everyone he came in contact with. He was always to the fore whatever the task or the danger ; always ready to give a helping hand. His cheerful smile and kind, unselfish heart made him a favourite with old and young. He was so full of life and happiness. the more we saw of him, the more we wished to see. As a community we will miss him and we extend our sympathy to the bereaved mother, who has lost a dutiful son, to his sisters at home, in Aberdeen, in Edinburgh, and two brothers on active service.
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.
John Mackay, 9 Flesherin
Seaman JOHN MACKAY (Senior)
Last address in Lewis: 9 Flesherin
Service: Royal Naval Reserve, Destroyer Service
Date of death: 12 March 1940
Killed in action
Local memorial: Point, Garrabost
Stornoway Gazette, 9 August 1940
Mrs Mackay at present residing with her parents at 51 Galson, has also been informed of the tragic fate of her husband, John Mackay, who was lost on one of HM ships. Mr Mackay, best known as Ian Rag, was a native of Flesherin, and, though he was only in our midst for a very short time, he had that captivating quality which made friends easily and we were all very much attached to him. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to his young widow and infant son, to his mother, sisters and brothers.
Last address in Lewis: 9 Flesherin
Service: Royal Naval Reserve, Destroyer Service
Date of death: 12 March 1940
Killed in action
Local memorial: Point, Garrabost
Stornoway Gazette, 9 August 1940
Mrs Mackay at present residing with her parents at 51 Galson, has also been informed of the tragic fate of her husband, John Mackay, who was lost on one of HM ships. Mr Mackay, best known as Ian Rag, was a native of Flesherin, and, though he was only in our midst for a very short time, he had that captivating quality which made friends easily and we were all very much attached to him. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to his young widow and infant son, to his mother, sisters and brothers.
Peter John Macleod, 10 Eagleton
Seaman PETER JOHN MACLEOD
Last address in Lewis: 10 Eagleton
Son of Alexander and Christina MacLeod, of Stornoway, Isle of Lewis.
Service: Royal Naval Reserve, HMS Wyvern
Service number: P/X 19754A
Date of death: 14 May 1940 at the age of 20
Memorial: Portsmouth Memorial, panel 44, column 1
Local memorial: Point, Garrabost
Stornoway Gazette, 24 May 1940
On the 16th May, the village of Bayble learned with sorrow and regret of the loss of Peter John Macleod, RNR, of 10 Eagleton, who was killed in action. To his widowed mother, brothers and sisters, our deepest sympathy goes out in their great trief. Peter John will always be remembered with great pride and affection by his many friends, for his was a most happy and radiant nature. A prime favourite amongst his fellows, he took a very active part in all their pastimes and was one fo the most promising young members of the Lower Bayble football team. Of a family of strong seafaring traditions, Peter John naturally took to the sea and prior to the outbreak of war was a valued member of the crew of the "Speedwell" (SY) one of our most successful local fishing boats. On the "Speedwell" he won respect for his alertness and ability. When war broke out he was already, at the age of 19, aboard HM destroyer "Vansittart", later being transferred to another of HM ships, on which he gave up his brave young life to proctect his loved ones from known and evil perils. He is the fourth Bayble lad to make the supreme sacrifice. Their memory shall never die.
John Malcolm Mackenzie, 5 Aird, Point
Able Seaman JOHN MALCOLM MACKENZIE
Last address in Lewis: 5 Aird
Son of Norman and Catherine Mackenzie.
Service: Merchant Navy
Date of death: 30 October 1940 at the age of 32
Lost on SS Rutland south of Rockall
Memorial: Tower Hill, panel 89
Local memorial: Point, Garrabost
Last address in Lewis: 5 Aird
Son of Norman and Catherine Mackenzie.
Service: Merchant Navy
Date of death: 30 October 1940 at the age of 32
Lost on SS Rutland south of Rockall
Memorial: Tower Hill, panel 89
Local memorial: Point, Garrabost
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.
John Murdo Nicolson, Marybank, Stornoway
Leading Seaman JOHN MURDO NICOLSON
Last address in Lewis: 3 Marybank, Stornoway
Son of John and Christina Nicholson, of Stornoway, Isle of Lewis; husband of Williamina Nicolson, of Stornoway.
Service: Royal Naval Reserve, HMS Rawalpindi
Service number: D/5685/D
Date of death: 23 November 1939 at the age of 36
Lost on HMS Rawalpindi, sunk in North Atlantic after engaging German battlecruisers Scharnhorst and Gneisenau
Originally from 36 Lower Bayble
Mentioned on family gravestone in Eye Cemetery, Lewis
Memorial: Plymouth Naval, panel 35, column 3
View tribute here and here.
Last address in Lewis: 3 Marybank, Stornoway
Son of John and Christina Nicholson, of Stornoway, Isle of Lewis; husband of Williamina Nicolson, of Stornoway.
Service: Royal Naval Reserve, HMS Rawalpindi
Service number: D/5685/D
Date of death: 23 November 1939 at the age of 36
Lost on HMS Rawalpindi, sunk in North Atlantic after engaging German battlecruisers Scharnhorst and Gneisenau
Originally from 36 Lower Bayble
Mentioned on family gravestone in Eye Cemetery, Lewis
Memorial: Plymouth Naval, panel 35, column 3
View tribute here and here.
Hugh John Smith, Sandwick Park, Stornoway
Seaman HUGH JOHN SMITH
Hugh Kady
Last address in Lewis: 13 Sandwick Park, Stornoway
Service: United States Mercantile Marine
Date of death: 23 February 1943 at the age of 19
Lost on Panamanian tanker Winkler sunk by U-223
Local memorial: Lewis War Memorial
Hugh Kady
Last address in Lewis: 13 Sandwick Park, Stornoway
Service: United States Mercantile Marine
Date of death: 23 February 1943 at the age of 19
Lost on Panamanian tanker Winkler sunk by U-223
Local memorial: Lewis War Memorial
John Campbell, Sandwick Park, Stornoway
Gunner JOHN CAMPBELL
Kyler
Last address in Lewis: 10 Sandwick Park, Stornoway
Son of Malcolm and Marion Campbell, of Stornoway, Isle of Lewis.
Service: Ross Mountain Battery, 203 Bty. 51 Anti-Tank Regt.
Service number: 852171
Date of death: between 10 and 12 June 1940 at the age of 21
Killed in action at St Valery
Memorial: Dunkirk, column 11
Local memorial: Lewis War Memorial
Kyler
Last address in Lewis: 10 Sandwick Park, Stornoway
Son of Malcolm and Marion Campbell, of Stornoway, Isle of Lewis.
Service: Ross Mountain Battery, 203 Bty. 51 Anti-Tank Regt.
Service number: 852171
Date of death: between 10 and 12 June 1940 at the age of 21
Killed in action at St Valery
Memorial: Dunkirk, column 11
Local memorial: Lewis War Memorial
JOhn MUrdo Macleod, Seaforth Road, Stornoway
Seaman JOHN MURDO MACLEOD
Last address in Lewis: 93 Seaforth Road, Stornoway
Service: Royal Navy Patrol Service
Date of death: 23 December 1943 at the age of 36
Died of TB after being invalided out in 1940
View tribute here
Last address in Lewis: 93 Seaforth Road, Stornoway
Service: Royal Navy Patrol Service
Date of death: 23 December 1943 at the age of 36
Died of TB after being invalided out in 1940
View tribute here
JOhn Murdo Macrae, Seaforth Road, Stornoway
Able Seaman JOHN MURDO MACRAE
Last address in Lewis: 30 Seaforth Road, Stornoway
Service: United States Mercantile Marine
Date of death: 23 February 1943 at the age of 22
Lost on US tanker Warlock sunk by U-628 and U-223
Local memorial: Lewis War Memorial
Last address in Lewis: 30 Seaforth Road, Stornoway
Service: United States Mercantile Marine
Date of death: 23 February 1943 at the age of 22
Lost on US tanker Warlock sunk by U-628 and U-223
Local memorial: Lewis War Memorial
John Ferguson, Ropework Road, Stornoway
Donkeyman JOHN FERGUSON
Last address in Lewis: 29 Ropework Road, Stornoway
Service: Naval Auxiliary Personnel (Merchant Navy)
Date of death: 28 April 1941 at the age of 31
Lost when SS Patia was bombed and sunk off Northumberland
Interred: Tynemouth (Preston) Cemetery, section K, grave 14424
Local memorial: Lewis War Memorial
Last address in Lewis: 29 Ropework Road, Stornoway
Service: Naval Auxiliary Personnel (Merchant Navy)
Date of death: 28 April 1941 at the age of 31
Lost when SS Patia was bombed and sunk off Northumberland
Interred: Tynemouth (Preston) Cemetery, section K, grave 14424
Local memorial: Lewis War Memorial
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