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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Norman Malcolm Montgomery, 17 Sheshader
Able Seaman NORMAN MALCOLM MONTGOMERY
Last address in Lewis: 17 Sheshader
Service: Merchant Navy
Date of death: 8 May 1941 at the age of 22
Saved from ship SS Empire Light by German raider Pinguin, lost when that was sunk by HMS Cornwall
Memorial: Tower Hill, panel 43
Mentioned on family gravestone in Eye Cemetery, Lewis
Local memorial: Point, Garrabost
Last address in Lewis: 17 Sheshader
Service: Merchant Navy
Date of death: 8 May 1941 at the age of 22
Saved from ship SS Empire Light by German raider Pinguin, lost when that was sunk by HMS Cornwall
Memorial: Tower Hill, panel 43
Mentioned on family gravestone in Eye Cemetery, Lewis
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
Norman Mackenzie, 3 Portvoller
Seaman NORMAN MACKENZIE
Last address in Lewis: 3 Portvoller
Service: Royal Naval Reserve, Patrol Service, HMS Lady Elsa
Service number: LT/JX 242662
Date of death: 1 September 1944 at the age of 38
Died in Addington Govt Hospital, Durban, of head injuries sustained on 27 August 1944.
Interred: Durban (Stellawood) Cemetery, Block F. Grave 458.
Stornoway Gazette
13 October 1944
The death of Norman Mackenzie, 3 Portvoller, in Addington Hospital, Durban, on 1st September, as the result of injuries received on 27th August, is very much regretted, for he was well liked and respected. Many have cause to remember his generosity with gratitude. Norman was a good worker and his services were much sought after. He could turn his hand to any job. He was methodical and thorough and believed in finishing the job in hand and finishing it well. Quiet by nature, he disliked ostentation or fuss of any kind. He was possessed of a keen sense of duty and joined the Royal Naval Reserve shortly after the outbreak of war. Last year he was in hospital for six months recuperating from a bullet wound in his arm. To his widow, two daughters and widowed mother, sister and brother, the heartfelt sympathy of the community is extended.
27 October 1944
The war has brought about many sad partings. We, who not too long ago roamed the hills together in boyish innocence, are today scattered abroad, never to be united again. When the time comes to make peace, and men of many nations sit round the judgment table in many a home, tears will be shed over a vacant chair. They will not return but their spirit will live with us forever for they were the fairest men our country ever knew. Among them we will remember Norman Mackenzie, RNR, 3 Portvoller, whose death in Durban was recorded in a recent issue of the Gazette. We who knew Norman from childhood to manhood, found in him all the qualities we could desire in a true comrade. It could be said of him that he died holding the respect of all. Before he answered the call of duty, his home was at 61 Langlands Road, Glasgow, and although the pay packet was not as big then as it is today, his house was a home from home for many a Lewis boy. No matter what hour the doorbell rang, Norman was sure to open it with outstretched hand and smiling face. To his widow and three daughters, his aged widowed mother, his his sister and brothers, we extend our heartfelt sympathy.
Ballaich Ceann a Loch
Last address in Lewis: 3 Portvoller
Service: Royal Naval Reserve, Patrol Service, HMS Lady Elsa
Service number: LT/JX 242662
Date of death: 1 September 1944 at the age of 38
Died in Addington Govt Hospital, Durban, of head injuries sustained on 27 August 1944.
Interred: Durban (Stellawood) Cemetery, Block F. Grave 458.
Stornoway Gazette
13 October 1944
The death of Norman Mackenzie, 3 Portvoller, in Addington Hospital, Durban, on 1st September, as the result of injuries received on 27th August, is very much regretted, for he was well liked and respected. Many have cause to remember his generosity with gratitude. Norman was a good worker and his services were much sought after. He could turn his hand to any job. He was methodical and thorough and believed in finishing the job in hand and finishing it well. Quiet by nature, he disliked ostentation or fuss of any kind. He was possessed of a keen sense of duty and joined the Royal Naval Reserve shortly after the outbreak of war. Last year he was in hospital for six months recuperating from a bullet wound in his arm. To his widow, two daughters and widowed mother, sister and brother, the heartfelt sympathy of the community is extended.
27 October 1944
The war has brought about many sad partings. We, who not too long ago roamed the hills together in boyish innocence, are today scattered abroad, never to be united again. When the time comes to make peace, and men of many nations sit round the judgment table in many a home, tears will be shed over a vacant chair. They will not return but their spirit will live with us forever for they were the fairest men our country ever knew. Among them we will remember Norman Mackenzie, RNR, 3 Portvoller, whose death in Durban was recorded in a recent issue of the Gazette. We who knew Norman from childhood to manhood, found in him all the qualities we could desire in a true comrade. It could be said of him that he died holding the respect of all. Before he answered the call of duty, his home was at 61 Langlands Road, Glasgow, and although the pay packet was not as big then as it is today, his house was a home from home for many a Lewis boy. No matter what hour the doorbell rang, Norman was sure to open it with outstretched hand and smiling face. To his widow and three daughters, his aged widowed mother, his his sister and brothers, we extend our heartfelt sympathy.
Ballaich Ceann a Loch
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
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.
Norman Mackenzie, 3 Portvoller
Seaman NORMAN MACKENZIE
Last address in Lewis: 3 Portvoller
Service: Royal Naval Reserve, Patrol Service, HMS Lady Elsa
Service number: LT/JX 242662
Date of death: 1 September 1944 at the age of 38
Died in Addington Govt Hospital, Durban, of head injuries sustained on 27 August 1944.
Interred: Durban (Stellawood) Cemetery, Block F. Grave 458.
Stornoway Gazette
13 October 1944
The death of Norman Mackenzie, 3 Portvoller, in Addington Hospital, Durban, on 1st September, as the result of injuries received on 27th August, is very much regretted, for he was well liked and respected. Many have cause to remember his generosity with gratitude. Norman was a good worker and his services were much sought after. He could turn his hand to any job. He was methodical and thorough and believed in finishing the job in hand and finishing it well. Quiet by nature, he disliked ostentation or fuss of any kind. He was possessed of a keen sense of duty and joined the Royal Naval Reserve shortly after the outbreak of war. Last year he was in hospital for six months recuperating from a bullet wound in his arm. To his widow, two daughters and widowed mother, sister and brother, the heartfelt sympathy of the community is extended.
27 October 1944
The war has brought about many sad partings. We, who not too long ago roamed the hills together in boyish innocence, are today scattered abroad, never to be united again. When the time comes to make peace, and men of many nations sit round the judgment table in many a home, tears will be shed over a vacant chair. They will not return but their spirit will live with us forever for they were the fairest men our country ever knew. Among them we will remember Norman Mackenzie, RNR, 3 Portvoller, whose death in Durban was recorded in a recent issue of the Gazette. We who knew Norman from childhood to manhood, found in him all the qualities we could desire in a true comrade. It could be said of him that he died holding the respect of all. Before he answered the call of duty, his home was at 61 Langlands Road, Glasgow, and although the pay packet was not as big then as it is today, his house was a home from home for many a Lewis boy. No matter what hour the doorbell rang, Norman was sure to open it with outstretched hand and smiling face. To his widow and three daughters, his aged widowed mother, his his sister and brothers, we extend our heartfelt sympathy.
Ballaich Ceann a Loch
Last address in Lewis: 3 Portvoller
Service: Royal Naval Reserve, Patrol Service, HMS Lady Elsa
Service number: LT/JX 242662
Date of death: 1 September 1944 at the age of 38
Died in Addington Govt Hospital, Durban, of head injuries sustained on 27 August 1944.
Interred: Durban (Stellawood) Cemetery, Block F. Grave 458.
Stornoway Gazette
13 October 1944
The death of Norman Mackenzie, 3 Portvoller, in Addington Hospital, Durban, on 1st September, as the result of injuries received on 27th August, is very much regretted, for he was well liked and respected. Many have cause to remember his generosity with gratitude. Norman was a good worker and his services were much sought after. He could turn his hand to any job. He was methodical and thorough and believed in finishing the job in hand and finishing it well. Quiet by nature, he disliked ostentation or fuss of any kind. He was possessed of a keen sense of duty and joined the Royal Naval Reserve shortly after the outbreak of war. Last year he was in hospital for six months recuperating from a bullet wound in his arm. To his widow, two daughters and widowed mother, sister and brother, the heartfelt sympathy of the community is extended.
27 October 1944
The war has brought about many sad partings. We, who not too long ago roamed the hills together in boyish innocence, are today scattered abroad, never to be united again. When the time comes to make peace, and men of many nations sit round the judgment table in many a home, tears will be shed over a vacant chair. They will not return but their spirit will live with us forever for they were the fairest men our country ever knew. Among them we will remember Norman Mackenzie, RNR, 3 Portvoller, whose death in Durban was recorded in a recent issue of the Gazette. We who knew Norman from childhood to manhood, found in him all the qualities we could desire in a true comrade. It could be said of him that he died holding the respect of all. Before he answered the call of duty, his home was at 61 Langlands Road, Glasgow, and although the pay packet was not as big then as it is today, his house was a home from home for many a Lewis boy. No matter what hour the doorbell rang, Norman was sure to open it with outstretched hand and smiling face. To his widow and three daughters, his aged widowed mother, his his sister and brothers, we extend our heartfelt sympathy.
Ballaich Ceann a Loch
Norman Smith, 7 Aird
Seaman NORMAN SMITH
Last address in Lewis: 7 Aird
Son of Norman and Mary Smith, of Stornoway
Service: Royal Naval Reserve (Patrol Service), HMT Brock
Service number: LT/X.7713C
Date of death: 19 August 1940 at the age of 33
Interred: Eye / Aignish Cemetery, J. 49
Norman Murray Macdonald, 7 Aird, Point
Second Officer NORMAN MURRAY MACDONALD
Last address in Lewis: 7 Aird
Service: Merchant Navy
Date of death: 11 March 1943 at the age of 21
Lost on SS Baron Kinnaird sunk by U-621 NE of Newfoundland.
Was youngest 2nd mate at age 19
Memorial: Tower Hill, panel 14
Local memorial: Point, Garrabost
Last address in Lewis: 7 Aird
Service: Merchant Navy
Date of death: 11 March 1943 at the age of 21
Lost on SS Baron Kinnaird sunk by U-621 NE of Newfoundland.
Was youngest 2nd mate at age 19
Memorial: Tower Hill, panel 14
Local memorial: Point, Garrabost
Norman Maclean, Maryhill, Stornoway
Seaman NORMAN MACLEAN
Last address in Lewis: 3 Maryhill, Stornoway
Son of Murdo and Christina MacLean; husband of Marion MacLean, of Stornoway,
Service: Royal Naval Reserve
Service number: LT/X7681/C
Date of death: 18 July 1940 at the age of 37
Killed in action on HMT Rinovia
Originally from 12 Swainbost
Interred: Haslar Royal Naval Cemetery, grave E. 53. 14
Last address in Lewis: 3 Maryhill, Stornoway
Son of Murdo and Christina MacLean; husband of Marion MacLean, of Stornoway,
Service: Royal Naval Reserve
Service number: LT/X7681/C
Date of death: 18 July 1940 at the age of 37
Killed in action on HMT Rinovia
Originally from 12 Swainbost
Interred: Haslar Royal Naval Cemetery, grave E. 53. 14
Norman Macritchie, Roperwork Road, Stornoway
Leading Seaman NORMAN MACRITCHIE
Last address in Lewis: 1 Ropework Road, Stornoway
Service: Royal Naval Reserve, HMS Sphinx
Service number: C/X8111C
Date of death: 29 December 1942 at the age of 33
Died in Egypt
Interred: Alexandria (Hadra) War Memorial Cemetery, grave 4. H. 12
Last address in Lewis: 1 Ropework Road, Stornoway
Service: Royal Naval Reserve, HMS Sphinx
Service number: C/X8111C
Date of death: 29 December 1942 at the age of 33
Died in Egypt
Interred: Alexandria (Hadra) War Memorial Cemetery, grave 4. H. 12
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
Norman Maclean, Keith Street, Stornoway
Gunner NORMAN MACLEAN
Last address in Lewis: 60 Keith Street, Stornoway
Service: Royal Artillery, 83 Bty., 16 Lt. A.A. Regt.
Service number: 1019810
Date of death: 19 March 1942 at the age of 48
Died in hospital in Baghdad
Interred: Baghdad (North Gate) War Cemetery, grave 23. H. 4.
Last address in Lewis: 60 Keith Street, Stornoway
Service: Royal Artillery, 83 Bty., 16 Lt. A.A. Regt.
Service number: 1019810
Date of death: 19 March 1942 at the age of 48
Died in hospital in Baghdad
Interred: Baghdad (North Gate) War Cemetery, grave 23. H. 4.
Norman Crichton Maciver, Keith Street, Stornoway
Pilot Officer NORMAN CRICHTON MACIVER
Last address in Lewis: 40 Keith Street, Stornoway
Son of Colin J. and Mary MacIver, of Aberdeen.
Service: Royal Air Force Voluntary Reserve, 57 Sqdn
Service number: 88694
Date of death: 22 March 1941 at the age of 23
Lost in a Wellington off Belgium
Memorial: Runnymede, panel 33
Last address in Lewis: 40 Keith Street, Stornoway
Son of Colin J. and Mary MacIver, of Aberdeen.
Service: Royal Air Force Voluntary Reserve, 57 Sqdn
Service number: 88694
Date of death: 22 March 1941 at the age of 23
Lost in a Wellington off Belgium
Memorial: Runnymede, panel 33
Norman Murray, Laxdale
Seaman NORMAN MURRAY
Last address in Lewis: 7 Laxdale Lane, Laxdale
Son of Donald and Mary Ann Murray, of Stornoway, Isle of Lewis.
Service unit: Royal Navy Patrol Service, HMS Nemo
Service number: LT/JX210813
Date of death: 25 January 1941 at the age of 28
Drowned at Lowestoft off ship
Memorial: Lowestoft Naval, panel 6, column 2
Local memorial: Lewis War Memorial
Last address in Lewis: 7 Laxdale Lane, Laxdale
Son of Donald and Mary Ann Murray, of Stornoway, Isle of Lewis.
Service unit: Royal Navy Patrol Service, HMS Nemo
Service number: LT/JX210813
Date of death: 25 January 1941 at the age of 28
Drowned at Lowestoft off ship
Memorial: Lowestoft Naval, panel 6, column 2
Local memorial: Lewis War Memorial
Norman Morrison, Benside
Seaman NORMAN MORRISON
Thormoid a'Bhruce
Last address in Lewis: 4 Benside
Service: Merchant Navy, SS Lyminge
Date of death: 5 March 1942 at the age of 22
Drowned at Southampton
Local memorial: Lewis War Memorial
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Thormoid a'Bhruce
Last address in Lewis: 4 Benside
Service: Merchant Navy, SS Lyminge
Date of death: 5 March 1942 at the age of 22
Drowned at Southampton
Local memorial: Lewis War Memorial
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