Chief Stoker DONALD MACLEOD
Last address in Lewis: 1 Arnol,
Son of Mr. Murdo McLeod, and Christina Reilly McLeod, of 36, Milton St., Glasgow.
Service unit: Royal Navy, HMS Black Prince
Service number: K/27719
Date of birth: 6 June 1892
Date of death: 31 May 1916 at the age of 25
Lost at sea in HMS Black Prince at the Battle of Jutland
Memorial: Portsmouth Naval, panel 16
Local memorial: West Side, Bragar
Donald's brother Murdo was wounded whilst serving in the Royal Fleet Auxiliary service; his brother the William was a reverend minister, serving as captain-chaplain in the Black Watch. These two survived the war.
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