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William Colquhoun, Manor Park, Stornoway

Trooper WILLIAM COLQUHOUN
Son of Duncan and Mary Ann Colquhoun; grandson of Mrs. C. MacEachen, of Creagorry.
Last known address in Lewis: Manor Park, Stornoway; also listed at Creagorry, Benbecula
Service unit: Lovat Scouts
Service number: 409839
Date of death: 2 July 1940 at the age of 21
Please note: CWGC website quotes date of death as 15 August 1940
The Arandora Star, however, was sunk on 2 July 1940.
Lost on Arandora Star, sunk by U-47.
Interred: Nunton Old Churchyard
Local memorial: Benbecula