Seaman NORMAN MACLEOD
Last address in Lewis: 25 Swordale
Son of Donald and Mary Macleod, of Stornoway, Isle of Lewis.
Service: Royal Naval Reserve
Service number: D/X10610D
Date of death: 23 November 1939 at the age of 31
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
Norman Macleod, 3 Sheshader
Leading Aircraftsman NORMAN MACLEOD
Last address in Lewis: 3 Sheshader
Service: Royal Canadian Air Force
Date of death: at the age of 20
Died in hospital in England
Local memorial: Point, Garrabost
Last address in Lewis: 3 Sheshader
Service: Royal Canadian Air Force
Date of death: at the age of 20
Died in hospital in England
Local memorial: Point, Garrabost
Donald Macleod, 17 Portnaguran
Seaman DONALD MACLEOD
Last address in Lewis: 17 Portnaguran
Son of Murdo and Barbara McLeod;
Husband of Margaret McLeod, of Stornoway.
Service: Royal Navy, HMS Drake
Service number: D/5751D
Date of death: 20 October 1945 at the age of 46
Died in hospital at Invergordon
Interred: Eye Cemetery, sec K., grave 3.
Last address in Lewis: 17 Portnaguran
Son of Murdo and Barbara McLeod;
Husband of Margaret McLeod, of Stornoway.
Service: Royal Navy, HMS Drake
Service number: D/5751D
Date of death: 20 October 1945 at the age of 46
Died in hospital at Invergordon
Interred: Eye Cemetery, sec K., grave 3.
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.
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
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.
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.
William Macleod, Marybank, Stornoway
Able Seaman WILLIAM MACLEOD
Last address in Lewis: Marybank, Stornoway
Service: Royal Naval Reserve, HMS Rawalpindi
Service number: D/5476D
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
Originally from 14 Sheshader
Memorial: Plymouth Naval, panel 35, column 3
View tribute here
Last address in Lewis: Marybank, Stornoway
Service: Royal Naval Reserve, HMS Rawalpindi
Service number: D/5476D
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
Originally from 14 Sheshader
Memorial: Plymouth Naval, panel 35, column 3
View tribute here
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
Donald Macleod, Seaview Terrace, Stornoway
Able Seaman DONALD MACLEOD
Last address in Lewis: 8 Seaview Terrace, Stornoway
Service: Merchant Navy
Date of death: 11 March 1943 at the age of 26
Lost on MV Empire Impala sunk by U-591 in gale
Local memorial: Lewis War Memorial
Last address in Lewis: 8 Seaview Terrace, Stornoway
Service: Merchant Navy
Date of death: 11 March 1943 at the age of 26
Lost on MV Empire Impala sunk by U-591 in gale
Local memorial: Lewis War Memorial
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
View tribute here
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
View tribute here
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
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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
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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
Norman Angus Macleod, Plantation Road, Stornoway
Radio Officer NORMAN ANGUS MACLEOD
Last address in Lewis: 12 Plantation Road, Stornoway
Son of Malcolm and Mary Ann MacLeod; husband of Myra R. MacLeod, of Corton, Wiltshire.
Service: Post Office
Date of death: 24 February 1945 at the age of 30
Lost off PO Cable Ship Alert in English Channel.
Left wife and 3 children
Interred: Calais Southern Cemetery, plot S, grave 6
Mentioned on family gravestone in Ardroil Cemetery, Lewis
Local memorial: Lewis War Memorial
Last address in Lewis: 12 Plantation Road, Stornoway
Son of Malcolm and Mary Ann MacLeod; husband of Myra R. MacLeod, of Corton, Wiltshire.
Service: Post Office
Date of death: 24 February 1945 at the age of 30
Lost off PO Cable Ship Alert in English Channel.
Left wife and 3 children
Interred: Calais Southern Cemetery, plot S, grave 6
Mentioned on family gravestone in Ardroil Cemetery, Lewis
Local memorial: Lewis War Memorial
Angus Macleod, Matheson Road, Stornoway
Private ANGUS MACLEOD SNR
Last address in Lewis: 35 Matheson Road, Stornoway
Service: Military Police
Date of death: 24 December 1941 at the age of 31
Killed in action fighting with Hong Kong Volunteer Defence Force
Last address in Lewis: 35 Matheson Road, Stornoway
Service: Military Police
Date of death: 24 December 1941 at the age of 31
Killed in action fighting with Hong Kong Volunteer Defence Force
Murdo Macleod, Lewis Street, Stornoway
Aircraftman 2nd Class MURDO MACLEOD
Last address in Lewis: St Columba's Church (and Baile na Cille, Timsgarry)
Son of the Revd. Murdo Macleod and of Mary Macleod (nee Montgomery), of West Manse, Portmahomack. M.A.
Service: Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
Service number: 1572111
Date of death: 30 June 1944 at the age of 21
Interred: Tarbat Parish Churchyard, sec L, grave 8.
View tribute here
Last address in Lewis: St Columba's Church (and Baile na Cille, Timsgarry)
Son of the Revd. Murdo Macleod and of Mary Macleod (nee Montgomery), of West Manse, Portmahomack. M.A.
Service: Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
Service number: 1572111
Date of death: 30 June 1944 at the age of 21
Interred: Tarbat Parish Churchyard, sec L, grave 8.
View tribute here
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
View tribute here
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
View tribute here
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
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