Son of Alexander and Ann MacLeod, of 40; Coll, Stornoway;
Husband of the late Christina Maciver MacLeod.
Last address in Lewis: 29 Vatisker,
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMY Iolaire
Service number: RV/2/2628/SA
Date of death: 23 October 1918 at the age of 33
Invalided home, died of illness
Interred: Gress Cemetery
Local memorial: Back
John is shown in the 1901 census aged 15, at 29 Vatisker with his parents Alexander (51) and Ann (50) as well as his sisters Ann (24) and Jane (17). Also present is a woman named Catherine (22), who is a fishworker and a visitng crofter, Jane Murray (50).
His brother William also served in the RNR but survived the war.
Stornoway Gazette, 1 November 1918
We deeply regret to record the death of Second Hand John Macleod, Brevick, Back. John was a very successful fisherman and joined up when the call came. While on patrol duty, he contracted a chill, which he nevere completely shook off and was in consequence discharged. He was held in high respect which was evident from the unusually high turn-out at his funeral. Much sympathy is felt for the widow who already lost a brother, Lance-Corpl Murdo Maciver, in the war.
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