Private THOMAS MACLEOD
Last address in Lewis: 14 Stenish,
Son of Isabella McLeod, of Stornoway, Scotland, and James McLeod.
Service unit: Royal Canadian Regiment
Service number: 477653
Date of death: 16 September 1919 at the age of 27
Died in hospital of gas poisoning
Interred: Hamilton Cemetery, Ontario, Canada, grave S. 116. 10
Local memorial: Lewis War Memorial
Date of birth: 5 June 1892
Place of birth: Isle of Lewis
Height: 5 ft 7 in
Complexion: Dark
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Brown
Religion: Presbyterian
Trade / occupation: Teamster
Volunteered on 23 August 1915
Thomas is shown in the 1901 census as a 8-year old at 6 Stenish, the son of James (42, crofter) and Isabella (35). His siblings were Annabella (12), George (10), Alexander J (5), Malcolm (3) and Murdina (9 months).
His brother Malcolm was killed in action whilst serving with the Seaforths.
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