John Macdonald, 20 Sheshader

Seaman JOHN MACDONALD junior
Last address in Lewis: 20 Sheshader,
Son of Kenneth and Catherine Macdonald
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMS Emperor of India
Service number: 3074A
Date of birth: 7 December 1892
Date of death: 1 January 1919 at the age of 26
Drowned in sinking of HMY Iolaire
Interred: Aignish / Eye Cemetery, grave C. 2. 18.
Local memorial: Point (Garrabost)

Malcolm Maciver, 28 Aignish

Deckhand MALCOLM MACIVER
Last address in Lewis: 28 Aignish
Son of Malcolm Maciver
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMS Vigorous
Service number: 10235/DA
Date of birth: 20 December 1881
Date of death: 1 January 1919 at the age of 37
Drowned in sinking of HMY Iolaire
Interred: Aignish / Eye Cemetery, E. 3. 12.
Local memorial: Point (Garrabost)

Malcolm appears in the 1891 census, aged 9, the son of Malcolm (48) and Catherine (45), and brother of Catherine (16), Christina (13) and Colin F (7).

His brother Colin also served in the RNR but survived the war.

Donald Macaulay, 41 Ranish

Seaman DONALD MACAULAY
Last address in Lewis: 41 Ranish,
Son of Malcolm Macaulay
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMS Gunner
Service number: 2576A
Date of birth: 13 October 1886
Date of death: 1 January 1919 at the age of 34
Drowned in sinking of HMY Iolaire, was never found
Memorial: Chatham Naval Memorial, panel 32
Local memorial: North Lochs, Crossbost

Donald appears in the 1901 census at the School House in Ranish (no 41). He was aged 14, the son of Malcolm (44) and Maggie (40) and brother of Neil (9), Norman (7) and Marion (3).

His brother Norman served with the Royal Naval Division, and was interned in Holland during most of the war; his brother Neil served in the RNR; both these survived the war.

John Macleod, 31 Ranish

Seaman JOHN MACLEOD
Last address in Lewis: 31 Ranish,
Son of William and Catherine MacLeod
Husband of Maggie MacLean MacLeod, of 31, Ranish,
Service unit: Merchant Marine Reserve, HMD Cornrig
Date of death: 1 January 1919 at the age of 39
Drowned in sinking of HMY Iolaire
Interred: Crossbost Cemetery
Local memorial: North Lochs, Crossbost

John appears in the 1881 census, aged 1, the son of William (30) and Catherine (30) and brother of Angus (4). 

Donald Macdonald, 23B Ranish

Leading Seaman DONALD MACDONALD
Last address in Lewis: 23B Ranish,
Son of John and Margaret McSweyn MacDonald.
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMS Dreel Castle
Service number: 3516/SD
Date of birth: 24 April 1890
Date of death: 1 January 1919 at the age of 28
Drowned in sinking of HMY Iolaire
Interred: Crossbost Cemetery
Local memorial: North Lochs, Crossbost

Donald is shown in the 1901 census, aged 10, the son of John (50) and Maggie (46) and brother of Catherine (18), Doldina (16), Marry (13), Murdo (8) and Angus (3). 

His brothers Murdo and Angus also served in the RNR, but survived the war. 

Alex Angus Macleod, 21 Ranish

Seaman ALEX ANGUS MACLEOD
Last address in Lewis: 21 Ranish,
Husband of Marion MacLeod, of 21, Ranish
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMS Imperieuse
Service number: 2745A
Date of birth: 10 March 1879
Date of death: 1 January 1919 at the age of 44
Drowned in sinking of HMY Iolaire, was never found
Memorial: Chatham Naval Memorial, panel 32
Local memorial: North Lochs, Crossbost
Decoration(s): Mons Star

Malcolm Nicolson, 20 Ranish

Seaman MALCOLM NICOLSON
Last address in Lewis: 20 Ranish,
Son of John Nicolson, of 20, Ranish
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMS Magpie
Service number: 5396/A
Date of birth: 15 September 1895
Date of death: 1 January 1919
Drowned in sinking of HMY Iolaire, was never found
Memorial: Chatham Naval Memorial, panel 32
Local memorial: North Lochs, Crossbost
Had been in the clash between the Cap Trafalgar and the Carmania

Malcolm appears in the 1891 census, aged 3 months, the son of John (32) and Marion (31), and brother of Marion (3) and Donald (3).

His brothers William, Donald and Donald also served in the RNR; one of the Donalds was lost in the sinking of his ship in 1917. 

John Mackenzie, 13 Marvig

Seaman JOHN MACKENZIE
Last address in Lewis: 13 Marvig,
Son of Alexander and Maggie Macleod Mackenzie, of 13, Marvig
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMS Albemarle
Service number: 5937A
Date of birth: 28 September 1890
Date of death: 1 January 1919 at the age of 27
Drowned in sinking of HMY Iolaire, was never found
Memorial: Chatham Naval Memorial, panel 32
Local memorial: Park, Kershader

John was one of the children of Alexander and Margaret (1856), the others being  Christina (1895), Donald, Isabella and Robert.

John was previously in the RNR under number A/2310. In the RND Anson Bn (C/127) from 19 September 1914, with HMS Macedonia from 17 August 1917 until 27 December 1918 when he was posted to HMS Vivid III.

Angus Macleod, 46 Leurbost

Seaman ANGUS MACLEOD
Last address in Lewis: 46 Leurbost,
Son of Angus and Marion Macleod
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMS Snipe
Service number: 973997
Date of death: 1 January 1919 at the age of 27
Drowned in sinking of HMY Iolaire
Interred: Crossbost Cemetery
Local memorial: North Lochs, Crossbost

Angus Macdonald, 42 Leurbost

Seaman ANGUS MACDONALD
Last address in Lewis: 42 Leurbost,
Son of Allan and Mary MacDonald;
Husband of Mary MacDonald, of 42, Leurbost
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMS Imperieuse
Service number: 1830/D
Date of birth: November 1873
Date of death: 1 January 1919 at the age of 44
Drowned in sinking of HMY Iolaire
Interred: Crossbost Cemetery
Local memorial: North Lochs, Crossbost

Angus appears in the 1881 census, aged 8, the son of Allan (41) and Mary (41), and brother of Maggie (13) Mordina (13), Murdo (12), Peter (10), Annabella (5) and Alexander (2). 

His brother Murdo served in the Seaforth Highlanders and survived the war.

Murdo Maclean, 39 Leurbost

Seaman MURDO MACLEAN
Last address in Lewis: 39 Leurbost,
Son of Alexander and Marion Maclean, of 39, Lurebost, Lochs, Stornoway.
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMS Snipe
Service number: 974252
Date of birth: 1887
Date of death: 1 January 1919 at the age of 31
Drowned in sinking of HMY Iolaire
Interred: Crossbost Cemetery
Local memorial: North Lochs, Crossbost

Murdo appears in the 1891 census, aged 4, the son of Alexander (35) and Marion (32), and brother of Margaret (7).

His brother Alex also served in the RNR, but survived the war.

Roderick John Macdonald, 36 Leurbost

Gunner RODERICK JOHN MACDONALD
Last address in Lewis: 36 Leurbost,
Son of Murdo and Maggie Macdonald, of 36, Lurebost, Stornoway.
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMS Wallington
Service number: 2966/A
Date of birth: 13 June 1891
Date of death: 1 January 1919 at the age of 27
Drowned in sinking of HMY Iolaire
Interred: Crossbost Cemetery
Local memorial: North Lochs, Crossbost

Roderick appears in the 1901 census, aged 10, the son of Murdo (46) and Maggie (40) and brother of Murdo (17), Christy (12), Maggie (7) and Murdina (3).

His brother Murdo served in the Cameron Highlanders, and survived the war.

Donald Maclean, 35 Leurbost

Seaman DONALD MACLEAN
Last address in Lewis: 35 Leurbost,
Son of George and Isabella Maclean;
Husband of Annie Maclean, of 35, Lurebost, Lochs, Stornoway.
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMS Colleen
Service number: 2820/B
Date of birth: 17 March 1870
Date of death: 1 January 1919 at the age of 48
Drowned in sinking of HMY Iolaire
Interred: Crossbost Cemetery
Local memorial: North Lochs, Crossbost

Donald appears in the 1871 census, aged 3, the son of George (44) and Isabella (33) and brother of Peggy (10), Mary (11), Finlay (10), Murdo (5) and Angus (3 months). A decade later, George (3) and John (1) are added to the family.

Donald Smith, 34 Leurbost

Gunner DONALD SMITH
Last address in Lewis: 34 Leurbost,
Son of Roderick Smith, of 34, Lurebost, Lochs, Stornoway.
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMS Emperor of India
Service number: 2972/A
Date of birth: 26 June 1891
Date of death: 1 January 1919 at the age of 27
Drowned in sinking of HMY Iolaire
Interred: Crossbost Cemetery
Local memorial: North Lochs, Crossbost

Donald appears in the 1901 census, aged 10, the son of Roderick (40) and Catherine (39) and brother of David (14), Bella Ann (12), Mary (8), Catherine (5) and Roderick (3).

Kenneth Smith, 28 Leurbost

Seaman KENNETH SMITH
Last address in Lewis: 28 Leurbost,
Son of Murdo and Mary Smith of Luerbost
Husband of Annie Smith, of 28A, Luerbost,
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMS Pembroke
Service number: 1956D
Date of death: 1 January 1919 at the age of 41
Drowned in sinking of HMY Iolaire, was never found
Memorial: Chatham Naval Memorial, panel 32
Local memorial: North Lochs, Crossbost

Kenneth appears in the 1881 census, aged 7, the son of Murdo (40) and Mary (38) and brother of Angus (13), Mary (11), Chirsty (5), Kenneth (3) and Mary (1).

He was referred to as Kenneth Mor [Big Kenneth); his brother Kenneth Beag [Little Kenneth] also served in the RNR but survived the war.

John Mackenzie, 16 Leurbost

Seaman JOHN MACKENZIE
Last address in Lewis: 16 Leurbost,
Son of Donald and Mary Mackenzie
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMS Emperor of India
Service number: 32741/A
Date of birth: 20 July 1888
Date of death: 1 January 1919 at the age of 30
Drowned in sinking of HMY Iolaire
Interred: Crossbost Cemetery
Local memorial: North Lochs, Crossbost

John appears in the 1901 census, aged 11, the son of Donald (45) and Mary (45), and brother of Murdo (15), Kate (10), May (5) and Alex (2).

His brother Alex was also lost in the Iolaire Disaster.

Alexander Mackenzie, 16 Leurbost

Deckhand ALEX MACKENZIE
Last address in Lewis: 16 Leurbost,
Son of Donald and Mary Mackenzie
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMD Mary
Service number: 12080/DA
Date of birth: 1 July 1898
Date of death: 1 January 1919 at the age of 20
Drowned in sinking of HMY Iolaire
Interred: Crossbost Cemetery
Local memorial: North Lochs, Crossbost

Alexander appears in the 1901 census, aged 2, the son of Donald (45) and Mary (45), and brother of Murdo (15), John (11), Kate (10) and May (5).

His brother John was also lost in the Iolaire Disaster.

Alexander Angus Mackenzie, 11 Leurbost

Gunner ALEX ANGUS MACKENZIE
Last address in Lewis: 11 Leurbost,
Son of Alexander and Isabella Mackenzie
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMT Roman Empire
Service number: 1663/C
Date of birth: November 1878
Date of death: 1 January 1919 at the age of 40
Drowned in sinking of HMY Iolaire
Interred: Crossbost Cemetery, Lewis
Local memorial: North Lochs, Crossbost

Alexander features in the 1891 census, aged 11, the son of Alexander (49) and Isabella (42), and brother of Catherine (15), Murdo (12), Ann (9) and Hector Allan (5 months).

His brother John served in the Seaforth Highlanders and survived the war.

Allan Macleod, 11 Leurbost

Seaman ALLAN MACLEOD
Last address in Lewis: 11 Leurbost,
Also quoted at 43 Ranish
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMS President III
Service number: 4661A
Date of birth: 22 February 1894
Date of death: 1 January 1919 at the age of 25
Drowned in sinking of HMY Iolaire, was never found
Memorial: Chatham Naval Memorial, panel 32
Local memorial: North Lochs, Crossbost

Royal Naval Division service record
Anson Battalion. D/24 19/9/14-25/10/14
Discharged to "Vivid" ; HMS "President III" (Defensively Armed Merchant Ships) 20/10/18-1/1/19.

Allan appears in the 1901 census at home with his parents Leod (58) and Johanna (48), as well as siblings Murdo (16), Donald (14), Angus (11), Isabella (9) and Maggie (2).

Murdo Ferguson, 3 Lemreway

Seaman MURDO FERGUSON
Last address in Lewis: 3 Lemreway,
Son of Murdo and Christina Ferguson
Husband of Betsy Ferguson, of 3, Lemreway, Lochs, Stornoway, with 4 children
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMT Morgan Jones
Service number: 258/SD
Date of birth: 3 December 1871
Date of death: 1 January 1919 at the age of 48
Drowned in sinking of HMY Iolaire
Interred: Gravir Cemetery New Ground, southeast part
Local memorial: Pairc, Kershader
Called up at outbreak of war

Murdo was one of the children of Murdo (1821) and Christina (1831), the others being Kate 1854, Angus 1856, Christy 1858, Kenneth 1861, Donald 1863, Ishbel 1866, Calum 1868, Margaret 1870, and Angus 1874.

Murdo had four children, John (1905), Kenneth (1908), Mary (1912) and Murdo (1907).

His brother Angus also served in the RNR, but survived the war.