Alexander John Campbell, 41 Habost, Ness

Seaman ALEX JOHN CAMPBELL
Last address in Lewis: 41 Habost, Ness,
Son of John and Isabella Campbell, of 41, Habost, Ness, Stornoway, Ross-shire.
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMS Venerable
Service number: 11999/DA
Date of birth: 24 March 1898
Date of death: 1 January 1919 at the age of 20
Drowned in sinking of HMY Iolaire, was never found
Memorial: Chatham Naval Memorial, panel 32
Local memorial: North Lewis, Cross

Alexander appears in the 1901 census at 59 Habost, aged 3. He lives there with his parents John (50) and Bella (38) as well as his siblings Murdo (14), Chirsty (8), Roderick (6) and John (3 months). 

His brother Norman died in hospital in 1917 having served with the Royal Engineers; his brother Murdo died of wounds in 1917 having served with the King's Own Scottish Borderers in Palestine. His brother Roderick served with the Seaforth Highlanders but survived the war.