Seaman MURDO MACKENZIE
Last address in Lewis: 21 Swordale
Son of Donald and Catherine Mackenzie, of Stornoway, Isle of Lewis.
Service: Royal Naval Reserve
Service number: LT/X8100C
Date of death: 3 November 1939 at the age of 28
Lost on active service at North Shields
Interred: Tynemouth (Preston) Cemetery, Sec. F. Uncons. grave 11835
Local memorial: Point, Garrabost
Stornoway Gazette, 10 November 1939
It is with regret we record the death of Murdo Mackenzie, son of Donald
Mackenzie, 21 Swordale, who was drowned last week, while on active
service. Beyond the intimation of his death, no information has yet been
received. Murdo, who was about 29 years of age, had been a reservist
for more than five years. He was called up at the outbreak of war, but
was given an extension on medical grounds, and left home only about a
month ago for his war station. He was one of the reservists, mobilised
in the crisis of September 1938, and was on service then for a period of
three weeks. In civil life, Murdo was a bus driver, being employed for
the past two and a half years with Mr Maciver, Swordale, who found him
a very efficient and reliable servant. He was extraordinarily popular
with the travelling public, because of his great cheerfulness and
willingness. He never refused to do a good turn for anyone who
approached him. Apart from the pasengers using his bus, he was known by
many of the shopkeepers in town with whom he did business on behalf of
others, and all of them speak of him in the highest terms. He was a
member of the Point Football Committee, and one of the enthusiasts who
did much for the development of the game in rural Lewis. He frequently
travelled with the Point eleven for their fixtures in other parts of the
island, so that he had acquaintances in every district, who join with
his more immediate friends in Swordale and his family in lamenting his
early death. Much sympathy is felt for his father his sole surviving
brother, his stepmother and stepsisters in their bereavement. An older
brother, Donald, died in America just about two years ago, while his
surviving brother is at present on service as a naval reservist.
Transcriber's note: Other tributes were published in subsequent editions of the Gazette, in memory of "Murd".
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Murdo Macdonald, 16 Shulishader
Able Seaman MURDO MACDONALD
Last address in Lewis: 16 Shulishader
Son of Torquil and Marion MacDonald.
Service: Merchant Navy
Date of death: 11 July 1943 at the age of 36
Lost in bombing of SS California off Portugal
Memorial: Tower Hill, panel 22
Local memorial: Point, Garrabost
Stornoway Gazette, 10 September 1943
We regret to record that Murdo Macdonald, MN, 16 Shader Point, is presumed lost as a result of enemy action. Murdo was 36 years of age and was a sailor since he was quite a young chap. He was a very companionable man and made friends with all whom he met. His face always wore a smile. A gloom was cast over the village when the news spread that he was not among the survivors from his ship. His two sisters and two brothers and an aunt survive him. The youngest of the family, Cpl Alex Macdonald, RAMC, is on active service. To the sorrowing family, we extend deep sympathy in their bereavement.
Last address in Lewis: 16 Shulishader
Son of Torquil and Marion MacDonald.
Service: Merchant Navy
Date of death: 11 July 1943 at the age of 36
Lost in bombing of SS California off Portugal
Memorial: Tower Hill, panel 22
Local memorial: Point, Garrabost
Stornoway Gazette, 10 September 1943
We regret to record that Murdo Macdonald, MN, 16 Shader Point, is presumed lost as a result of enemy action. Murdo was 36 years of age and was a sailor since he was quite a young chap. He was a very companionable man and made friends with all whom he met. His face always wore a smile. A gloom was cast over the village when the news spread that he was not among the survivors from his ship. His two sisters and two brothers and an aunt survive him. The youngest of the family, Cpl Alex Macdonald, RAMC, is on active service. To the sorrowing family, we extend deep sympathy in their bereavement.
Murdo Campbell, 5 Sheshader
Bosun MURDO CAMPBELL
Last address in Lewis: 5 Sheshader
Service: Merchant Navy
Date of death: 8 May 1941 at the age of 33
Saved from ship SS Empire Light by German raider Pinguin, lost when that was sunk by HMS Cornwall
Mentioned on family gravestone in Eye Cemetery, Lewis
Local memorial: Point, Garrabost
Last address in Lewis: 5 Sheshader
Service: Merchant Navy
Date of death: 8 May 1941 at the age of 33
Saved from ship SS Empire Light by German raider Pinguin, lost when that was sunk by HMS Cornwall
Mentioned on family gravestone in Eye Cemetery, Lewis
Local memorial: Point, Garrabost
Murdo Donald Macdonald, 6 Portvoller
Last address in Lewis: 6 Portvoller
Son of Murdo and Jessie Macdonald, of Stornoway, Isle of Lewis.
Service: Royal Naval Reserve, Patrol Service
Service number: LT/X10896B
Date of death: 20 October 1940 at the age of 22
Lost on HMT Waveflower mined off Aldeburgh
Memorial: Lowestoft Naval, panel 2, column 2
Local memorial: Point, Garrabost
Murdo Macaulay, Schoolpark, Knock, Point
Leading Seaman MURDO MACAULAY
Last address in Lewis: 2 Schoolpark, Knock, Point
Service: Royal Naval Reserve
Date of death: 10 August 1940
Lost in action in North Sea
Local memorial: Point, Garrabost
Stornoway Gazette, 11 October 1940
Leading seaman Murdo Macaulay, RNR, 2 Schoolpark, Knock, has been missing since one of HM ships was lost in July. the only son of Donald Macaulay, Schoolpark, Murdo spent the early years of his working life as a fisherman on board the "Paradigm". He was a popular youth and is much missed in the district. Sympathy is felt for his father and four sisters.
Last address in Lewis: 2 Schoolpark, Knock, Point
Service: Royal Naval Reserve
Date of death: 10 August 1940
Lost in action in North Sea
Local memorial: Point, Garrabost
Stornoway Gazette, 11 October 1940
Leading seaman Murdo Macaulay, RNR, 2 Schoolpark, Knock, has been missing since one of HM ships was lost in July. the only son of Donald Macaulay, Schoolpark, Murdo spent the early years of his working life as a fisherman on board the "Paradigm". He was a popular youth and is much missed in the district. Sympathy is felt for his father and four sisters.
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.
Murdo Donald Macdonald
Seaman MURDO DONALD MACDONALD
Last address in Lewis: 6 Portvoller
Son of Murdo and Jessie Macdonald, of Stornoway, Isle of Lewis.
Service: Royal Naval Reserve, Patrol Service
Service number: LT/X10896B
Date of death: 20 October 1940 at the age of 22
Lost on HMT Waveflower mined off Aldeburgh
Memorial: Lowestoft Naval, panel 2, column 2
Local memorial: Point, Garrabost
Murdo Smith, 7 Aird, Point
Lieutenant MURDO SMITH
Last address in Lewis: 7 Aird
Son of Donald and Bella Smith; husband of Mary Smith, of Fort William, Ontario, Canada.
Service: Royal Canadian Navy Reserve, HMCS West York
Service number: 0-68310
Date of death: 23 December 1944 at the age of 45
Interred: Bermuda Royal Naval Cemetery, grave 435
Stornoway Gazette, 3 August 1945
The untimely death of Lieut-Commander Murdo Smith, while on his way to Bermuda with a corvette flotilla from Halifax, has cast a deep pall of gloom and sorrow across this Dominion of ours [Canada] and particularly in Toronto, where Lieut-Commander Smith had made his home for some years, and where he was a well-known and highly-respected member of the community.
Lieut-Commander Smith was born at 7 Aird, Point, Lewis, 45 years ago. The son of the late Mr Donald Smith and Mrs Smith, his father was a one-time well known skipper of the famous "Herring Fisher", and his brother Alex is skipper of the "Lews". In common with many Lewis lads, Murdo Smith had the salt sea in his blood. He served in the British Navy in the last war at the early age of 16 years. He spent some years as a fisherman after the war. In 1924, he sailed to Canada on the SS Marloch, along with many other Lewis boys. He sailed on the Great Lakes on this side of the Atlantic for many years.
At the outbreak of hostilities, Capt Smith was the master of SS Northton, sailing out of the West Indies. He immediately joined the Canadian Navy as a navigating officer. His superiors were quick to recognise his qualities of leadership and ability, and his promotion came rapidly. He soon found himself in charge of one of those trusty Canadian corvettes on Atlantic patrol. He remained on this Atlantic patrol through those terrible first four years of war, and continued as a Lieut-Commander on this patrol until his death. Altogether Lieut-Commander Murdo Smith has spent 30 consecutive years at sea. This is a splendid record for a man who was still in his 45th year.
He became master of the SS Lockwell 8 years ago, and at 37 years of age was one of the youngest if not the youngest masters on the Great Lakes. In 1932, as first mate of the SS Boland, he and another Lewisman, Roddie Macleod from Ranish, Lochs, were instrumental in saving many lives when the SS Boland foundered in Lake Erie during a terrific storm. By that high grade of seamanship, for which Lewismen are famous, Murdo and Roddie manoeuvred the ship's lifeboat in the storm they kept baling with their shoes to the men struggling in the water and pulled many into the boat, and then, by dint of superb seamanship, took the boat safely to land.
If Lieut-Commander Murdo Smith had lived, there is no doubt he would have gone very far in his chosen vocation. As it is, no one will deny but that he had an outstanding career. Murdo Smith was a very unselfish man who was admired by all who knew him. He was also a deeply religious man who held very closely to the tenets of Christianity. Yet he was a very cheery companion to have, and we feel sure that many a Canadian sailor was glad to have such a man as Lieut-Commander Murdo Smith on board during those long, cold nights on Atlantic patrol.
A young man who always looked on the grander and finer things of life, his memory will long be cherished by those who were privileged to know him. The Island that gave him birth will miss him, his early demise is a loss to us all.
Besides his widow, formerly Mary Mackay from Garrabost, and his two children, Catherine Isabel, 6 years, and Alastair Duncan, 7 months old, he is survived by three brothers. Alex, skipper of the "Lews", Malcolm, married in Stornoway, Donald recently married at home. There is also a married sister, Mrs Donald Graham, at home. We send our heartfelt sympathy to them all.
Lieut-Commander Murdo Smith was buried with full naval honours in the British Naval Cemetery at Hamilton, Bermuda, in a grave carved from the coral reef close by blue waters of the Atlantic he knew so well.
Image courtesy Travelthruhistory.com, Bev Lundahl.
Last address in Lewis: 7 Aird
Son of Donald and Bella Smith; husband of Mary Smith, of Fort William, Ontario, Canada.
Service: Royal Canadian Navy Reserve, HMCS West York
Service number: 0-68310
Date of death: 23 December 1944 at the age of 45
Interred: Bermuda Royal Naval Cemetery, grave 435
Stornoway Gazette, 3 August 1945
The untimely death of Lieut-Commander Murdo Smith, while on his way to Bermuda with a corvette flotilla from Halifax, has cast a deep pall of gloom and sorrow across this Dominion of ours [Canada] and particularly in Toronto, where Lieut-Commander Smith had made his home for some years, and where he was a well-known and highly-respected member of the community.
Lieut-Commander Smith was born at 7 Aird, Point, Lewis, 45 years ago. The son of the late Mr Donald Smith and Mrs Smith, his father was a one-time well known skipper of the famous "Herring Fisher", and his brother Alex is skipper of the "Lews". In common with many Lewis lads, Murdo Smith had the salt sea in his blood. He served in the British Navy in the last war at the early age of 16 years. He spent some years as a fisherman after the war. In 1924, he sailed to Canada on the SS Marloch, along with many other Lewis boys. He sailed on the Great Lakes on this side of the Atlantic for many years.
At the outbreak of hostilities, Capt Smith was the master of SS Northton, sailing out of the West Indies. He immediately joined the Canadian Navy as a navigating officer. His superiors were quick to recognise his qualities of leadership and ability, and his promotion came rapidly. He soon found himself in charge of one of those trusty Canadian corvettes on Atlantic patrol. He remained on this Atlantic patrol through those terrible first four years of war, and continued as a Lieut-Commander on this patrol until his death. Altogether Lieut-Commander Murdo Smith has spent 30 consecutive years at sea. This is a splendid record for a man who was still in his 45th year.
He became master of the SS Lockwell 8 years ago, and at 37 years of age was one of the youngest if not the youngest masters on the Great Lakes. In 1932, as first mate of the SS Boland, he and another Lewisman, Roddie Macleod from Ranish, Lochs, were instrumental in saving many lives when the SS Boland foundered in Lake Erie during a terrific storm. By that high grade of seamanship, for which Lewismen are famous, Murdo and Roddie manoeuvred the ship's lifeboat in the storm they kept baling with their shoes to the men struggling in the water and pulled many into the boat, and then, by dint of superb seamanship, took the boat safely to land.
If Lieut-Commander Murdo Smith had lived, there is no doubt he would have gone very far in his chosen vocation. As it is, no one will deny but that he had an outstanding career. Murdo Smith was a very unselfish man who was admired by all who knew him. He was also a deeply religious man who held very closely to the tenets of Christianity. Yet he was a very cheery companion to have, and we feel sure that many a Canadian sailor was glad to have such a man as Lieut-Commander Murdo Smith on board during those long, cold nights on Atlantic patrol.
A young man who always looked on the grander and finer things of life, his memory will long be cherished by those who were privileged to know him. The Island that gave him birth will miss him, his early demise is a loss to us all.
Besides his widow, formerly Mary Mackay from Garrabost, and his two children, Catherine Isabel, 6 years, and Alastair Duncan, 7 months old, he is survived by three brothers. Alex, skipper of the "Lews", Malcolm, married in Stornoway, Donald recently married at home. There is also a married sister, Mrs Donald Graham, at home. We send our heartfelt sympathy to them all.
Lieut-Commander Murdo Smith was buried with full naval honours in the British Naval Cemetery at Hamilton, Bermuda, in a grave carved from the coral reef close by blue waters of the Atlantic he knew so well.
Image courtesy Travelthruhistory.com, Bev Lundahl.
Murdo Mackenzie, Aird Point
Seaman MURDO MACKENZIE
Last address in Lewis: Aird, Point
Son of Donald and Catherine Mackenzie, of Stornoway, Isle of Lewis.
Service: Royal Naval Reserve (Patrol Service), HMS Greenfly
Service number: LT/X8100C
Date of death: 2 November 1939 at the age of 28
Lost through drowning after a fall
Interred: Tynemouth (Preston) Cemetery, Sec. F. Uncons. Grave 11835.
Last address in Lewis: Aird, Point
Son of Donald and Catherine Mackenzie, of Stornoway, Isle of Lewis.
Service: Royal Naval Reserve (Patrol Service), HMS Greenfly
Service number: LT/X8100C
Date of death: 2 November 1939 at the age of 28
Lost through drowning after a fall
Interred: Tynemouth (Preston) Cemetery, Sec. F. Uncons. Grave 11835.
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.
Murdo Macdonlad, Stag Road, Stornoway
Sergeant MURDO MACDONALD
Last address in Lewis: 3 Stag Road, Stornoway
Son of John MacDonald, and of Annie MacDonald, of Stornoway, Isle of Lewis.
Service: 2nd Royal Tank Regiment, R.A.C.
Service number: 7885042
Date of death: 21 November 1941 at the age of 26
Killed in action in the Middle East
Memorial: Alamein, column 21
Local memorial: Lewis War Memorial
View tribute here
Last address in Lewis: 3 Stag Road, Stornoway
Son of John MacDonald, and of Annie MacDonald, of Stornoway, Isle of Lewis.
Service: 2nd Royal Tank Regiment, R.A.C.
Service number: 7885042
Date of death: 21 November 1941 at the age of 26
Killed in action in the Middle East
Memorial: Alamein, column 21
Local memorial: Lewis War Memorial
View tribute here
Neil Murdo Stewart, Seaview Terrace, Stornoway
Greaser NEIL MURDO STEWART
Last address in Lewis: 39 Seaview Terrace, Stornoway
Son of Murdo and Mary Stewart of Stornoway; husband of Jessie M. Stewart, of Stornoway.
Service: Merchant Navy
Date of death: 14 August 1944 at the age of 51
Died in Liverpool of illness contracted whilst serving on MV Hyacinth
Interred: Sandwick Cemetery, section L, grave 2416
Last address in Lewis: 39 Seaview Terrace, Stornoway
Son of Murdo and Mary Stewart of Stornoway; husband of Jessie M. Stewart, of Stornoway.
Service: Merchant Navy
Date of death: 14 August 1944 at the age of 51
Died in Liverpool of illness contracted whilst serving on MV Hyacinth
Interred: Sandwick Cemetery, section L, grave 2416
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
Murdo Nicolson, Seaforth Road, Stornoway
Able Seaman MURDOCH NICOLSON
Last address in Lewis: 46 Seaforth Road, Stornoway
Service: Canadian Merchant Navy
Date of death: 11 July 1943 at the age of 30
Lost when SS California was bombed off Portugal
Memorial: Halifax, panel 23
Local memorial: Lewis War Memorial
View tribute here
Last address in Lewis: 46 Seaforth Road, Stornoway
Service: Canadian Merchant Navy
Date of death: 11 July 1943 at the age of 30
Lost when SS California was bombed off Portugal
Memorial: Halifax, panel 23
Local memorial: Lewis War Memorial
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
Murdo Macdonald, Newton Street, Stornoway
Seaman MURDO MACDONALD
Last address in Lewis: 20 Newton Street, Stornoway
Son of Donald and Margaret Macdonald, of Stornoway, Isle of Lewis.
Service: Royal Naval Reserve, HMS Express
Service number: P/X20510A
Date of death: 1 September 1940 at the age of 19
Lost in mining of ship
Memorial: Portsmouth Naval, panel 44, column 1
Local memorial: Point, Garrabost
View tribute here
Last address in Lewis: 20 Newton Street, Stornoway
Son of Donald and Margaret Macdonald, of Stornoway, Isle of Lewis.
Service: Royal Naval Reserve, HMS Express
Service number: P/X20510A
Date of death: 1 September 1940 at the age of 19
Lost in mining of ship
Memorial: Portsmouth Naval, panel 44, column 1
Local memorial: Point, Garrabost
View tribute here
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
Murdo Campbell, Inaclete Road, Stornoway
Bosun MURDO CAMPBELL
Last address in Lewis: 42 Inaclete Road, Stornoway
Service: Merchant Navy
Date of death: 8 May 1941 at the age of 34
Saved from SS Empire Light by German raider Pinguin, lost when that was sunk by HMS Cornwall
Last address in Lewis: 42 Inaclete Road, Stornoway
Service: Merchant Navy
Date of death: 8 May 1941 at the age of 34
Saved from SS Empire Light by German raider Pinguin, lost when that was sunk by HMS Cornwall
Murdo Macleod, Macleod's Court, Stornoway
Private MURDO MACLEOD
Last address in Lewis: 3 Macleod's Court, Cromwell Street, Stornoway
Service: Australian Imperial Forces
Service number: QX27608
Date of death: 1 January 1943
Died in New Guinea
Local memorial: Lewis War Memorial
Last address in Lewis: 3 Macleod's Court, Cromwell Street, Stornoway
Service: Australian Imperial Forces
Service number: QX27608
Date of death: 1 January 1943
Died in New Guinea
Local memorial: Lewis War Memorial
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