Lance Corporal JAMES MACLEOD
Last address in Lewis: Cross Roads, Callanish
Son of Isabella Macleod, latterly of 8 Mackenzie Street, Stornoway
Service unit: 2nd Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
Service number: S/43023
Enlisted at Inverness
Date of death: 8 May 1918 at the age of 21
Killed in France
Memorial: Tyne Cot Memorial, panel 141 to 143 and 162.
Local memorial: East Loch Roag, Callanish
The Roll of Honour puts him at Garynahine, 2 miles east of Callanish.
James appears in the 1901 census, aged 4, at a cottar's house in Callanish, with his grand parents Malcolm (72) and Mary (6), uncle John (23) and mother Bella (26) as well as brother Angus (1).
In February 1912, he enlisted
with the Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders, and told the recruiting
officer he was 17 years and 2 months. As James was born on 24 January
1897, he was in fact not much older than 15 years and 2 weeks. His
height was 5 feet 3½ inches and only weighed 120 lbs, 54 kg.
Six years after joining the Argylls, James was killed in action near
Ypres on 8 May 1918. His body was never recovered, but his name is
inscribed on the Tyne Cot memorial at Zonnebeke, 6 miles northeast of
Ypres.
His mother, Isabella, had moved to Stornoway by the time
of the death of her son. When she gave birth, her occupation was
marked as Domestic Servant. A few months after James had fallen, she
wrote to the (Army) Records Office in Perth. The text of
the letter is reproduced below. Part of it is illegible due to a hole in the paper, as
shown in the scan.
"Mrs Bella McLeod
8 Mackenzie Street
Stornoway
16/8/1918
To Records Officer, Office Perth
Dear Sir,
Would you [...] me (his mother) of the late (killed in action (L/Cpl
James Mcleod) 2 Bn Arg + Suth Hghns [Argyll & Sutherland
Highlanders] Regt No S/43023 has any of his belongings come to hand. As
far as I know, he had a wrist watch, Signet Ring, Pocket Folding
mirror, Pocket Book or Wallet containing photos etc also a pocket knive
[sic]. It would greatly oblige me if you could let me know at the
earliest & how to claim same.
I remain
Yours V. Truly
Mrs B. Mcleod"
The records do not relate whether the items, if any, were returned to
Bella. She received a claims form, which was sent back to Perth, but
that is were the records for James Macleod end.
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Donald Alexander Macrae, Post Office, Callanish
Image courtesy Clan Macrae Roll of Honour
Private DONALD ALEX MACRAE
Last address in Lewis: Post Office Callanish,
Son of Duncan and Mary Macrae
Service unit: 7th Seaforth Highlanders
Service number: S/13018
Enlisted at Fort George
Date of death: 12 October 1916
Killed in action in France
Memorial: Thiepval Memorial, Pier and Face 15C,
Local memorial: East Loch Roag, Callanish
Donald Alex appears in the 1901 census, aged 6, at Callanish Farm House. He is the son of Duncan (50) and Mary (45) and brother of Maggie Mary (4), Johanna (3), Flora (1) and William (2 months). Also present is Dr Victor Alexander Ross (boarder, aged 30), from Lairg, who is a GP; Catherine Mackenzie (16), a general servant and 81-year old Annie Macleod, who is of no occupation and is visiting.
John Macleod, 41 Callanish
Private JOHN MACLEOD
Last address in Lewis: 41 Callanish,
Son of Alexander and Mary Macleod
Service unit: 1st Cameron Highlanders
Service number: 3/5463
Enlisted at Inverness
Date of death: 27 December 1917 at the age of 32
Killed in action in France
Interred: Artillery Wood Cemetery, Ieper West, Belgium; grave VI A 1
Local memorial: East Loch Roag, Callanish
John appears in the 1901 census at 41 Callanish, aged 13, the son of Alexander (65) and Mary (55), and brother of Effie (16) and Katie (11).
Stornoway Gazette
Pte John Macleod, Croy, Callanish, was called up at the beginning of the war, and joined the Cameron Highlanders. He was continuously on foreign service for over three years, and went through much hard fighting. On 27th December 1917 he was killed in action. Much sympathy has been shown to his sorrowing parents and relatives in their sad bereavement. One of Pte Macleod's chums, writing to his sister says:
"I am extremely sorry to tell you that your brother was killed on 27th December by an explosive shell while on duty. I know this will be a severe blow to the parents and relatives, and I must tell you that I also feel it very keenly. John and I were always the best of friends, and I miss him more than words can express. He was an exceedingly fine lad, and was much like by the company." Another comrade writes:
"I can assure you your brother was a friend to be treasured; his kindness and generosity were beyond words. His cheerfulness was a stimulus to us all. He will be remembered among us as one of the bravest men who laid down his life for King and Country. I can never forget his loving ways. We lived together like brothers and in his death I have lost my very best chum and friend".
Angus Maclean, 35 Callanish
Private ANGUS MACLEAN
Last address in Lewis: 35 Callanish,
Son of Malcolm and Ann MacLean
Service unit: 1st Cameron Highlanders
Service number: 3/5105
Enlisted at Inverness
Date of death: 9 May 1915 at the age of 24
Killed in action in France
Memorial: Le Touret Memorial, Panel 41 and 42
Local memorial: East Loch Roag, Callanish
His brother Murdo served in the Seaforth Highlanders and survived the war.
Last address in Lewis: 35 Callanish,
Son of Malcolm and Ann MacLean
Service unit: 1st Cameron Highlanders
Service number: 3/5105
Enlisted at Inverness
Date of death: 9 May 1915 at the age of 24
Killed in action in France
Memorial: Le Touret Memorial, Panel 41 and 42
Local memorial: East Loch Roag, Callanish
His brother Murdo served in the Seaforth Highlanders and survived the war.
George Mackenzie, 30 Callanish
Private GEORGE MACKENZIE
Last address in Lewis: 30 Callanish,
Son of Mrs. C. Mackenzie, of 30, Callanish, Stornoway.
Service unit: 1st Cameron Highlanders
Service number: 3/5640
Enlisted at Stornoway
Date of death: 9 May 1915 at the age of 22
Killed in action in France
Memorial: Le Touret Memorial, Panel 41 and 42
Local memorial: East Loch Roag, Callanish
George appears in the 1901 census at 30 Callanish, aged 7, the son of Angus and Chirsty (both aged 40), and brother of Effie (4) and Angus (2).
His brother Angus also served, and survived the war.
Last address in Lewis: 30 Callanish,
Son of Mrs. C. Mackenzie, of 30, Callanish, Stornoway.
Service unit: 1st Cameron Highlanders
Service number: 3/5640
Enlisted at Stornoway
Date of death: 9 May 1915 at the age of 22
Killed in action in France
Memorial: Le Touret Memorial, Panel 41 and 42
Local memorial: East Loch Roag, Callanish
George appears in the 1901 census at 30 Callanish, aged 7, the son of Angus and Chirsty (both aged 40), and brother of Effie (4) and Angus (2).
His brother Angus also served, and survived the war.
Donald Macaulay, 25 Callanish
Private DONALD MACAULAY
Last address in Lewis: 25 Callanish,
Son of the late Angus and Isabella Macaulay, of 25, Callanish, Stornoway, Scotland.
Service unit: 7th Canadian Infantry (British Columbia Regiment)
Service number: 428737
Date of death: 25 July 1916 at the age of 26
Killed in action in France
Interred: Railway Dugouts Burial Ground, grave VI. C. 13.
Local memorial: East Loch Roag, Callanish
Went into firing line in February 1915
Date of birth: 22 June 1890
Height: 5 ft 6¾ in
Complexion: Medium
Eyes: Hazel
Hair: Brown
Religion: Presbyterian
Trade / occupation: Labourer
Volunteered at New Westminster, BC on 19 March 1915
Donald appears in the 1901 census at 25 Callanish, aged 10, the son of Angus (67) and Bella (49), and brother of Murdo (24), Angus (17), Maggie (15) and Kenneth.
His brother John also served with the Canadians, and was awarded the Croix de Guerre for devotion to duty. His brothers Kenneth and Angus were in the Seaforth Highlanders. These three survived the war.
Kenneth Maclean, 21 Callanish
Lance Corporal KENNETH MACLEAN
Last address in Lewis: 21 Callanish,
Service unit: 5th Seaforth Highlanders
Service number: S/12389
Enlisted at Stornoway
Date of death: 15 May 1917 at the age of 22
Killed in action in France
Interred: Crump Trench British Cemetery, Fampoux, Sp. Mem. B. 3.
Local memorial: East Loch Roag, Callanish
Kenneth appears in the 1901 census at 21B Callanish, aged 5, the son of Finlay (51) and Annie (44) and brother of Mary (16), Donald (12), Chirsty (10), Donald (8), Finlay (4) and Maggie Ann (2).
His brothers Finlay and Donald also served in the Seaforths, and were killed in action in 1917 and 1916 respectively. His brother Hugh also served, but survived the war.
Last address in Lewis: 21 Callanish,
Service unit: 5th Seaforth Highlanders
Service number: S/12389
Enlisted at Stornoway
Date of death: 15 May 1917 at the age of 22
Killed in action in France
Interred: Crump Trench British Cemetery, Fampoux, Sp. Mem. B. 3.
Local memorial: East Loch Roag, Callanish
Kenneth appears in the 1901 census at 21B Callanish, aged 5, the son of Finlay (51) and Annie (44) and brother of Mary (16), Donald (12), Chirsty (10), Donald (8), Finlay (4) and Maggie Ann (2).
His brothers Finlay and Donald also served in the Seaforths, and were killed in action in 1917 and 1916 respectively. His brother Hugh also served, but survived the war.
Donald Maclean, 21 Callanish
Private DONALD MACLEAN
Last address in Lewis: 21 Callanish,
Son of Finlay and Annie Maclean.
Service unit: 1st Seaforth Highlanders
Service number: 3/7031
Enlisted at Stornoway
Date of death: 7 January 1916 at the age of 22
Killed in action at Persian Gulf
Memorial: Basra Memorial, Iraq, Panel 37 and 64
Local memorial: East Loch Roag, Callanish
Donald appears in the 1901 census at 21B Callanish, aged 8, the son of Finlay (51) and Annie (44) and brother of Mary (16), Donald (12), Chirsty (10), Kenneth (5), Finlay (4) and Maggie Ann (2).
His brothers Kenneth and Finlay also served in the Seaforths, and were both killed in action in 1917. His brother Hugh also served, but survived the war.
Last address in Lewis: 21 Callanish,
Son of Finlay and Annie Maclean.
Service unit: 1st Seaforth Highlanders
Service number: 3/7031
Enlisted at Stornoway
Date of death: 7 January 1916 at the age of 22
Killed in action at Persian Gulf
Memorial: Basra Memorial, Iraq, Panel 37 and 64
Local memorial: East Loch Roag, Callanish
Donald appears in the 1901 census at 21B Callanish, aged 8, the son of Finlay (51) and Annie (44) and brother of Mary (16), Donald (12), Chirsty (10), Kenneth (5), Finlay (4) and Maggie Ann (2).
His brothers Kenneth and Finlay also served in the Seaforths, and were both killed in action in 1917. His brother Hugh also served, but survived the war.
Finlay Maclean, 21 Callanish
Private FINLAY MACLEAN
Last address in Lewis: 21 Callanish,
Service unit: 2nd Seaforth Highlanders
Service number: 3/7344
Enlisted at Stornoway
Date of death: 14 April 1917 at the age of 19
Killed in action in France
Interred: Brown's Copse Cemetery Roeux, III. F. 15.
Local memorial: East Loch Roag, Callanish
Finlay appears in the 1901 census at 21B Callanish, aged 4, the son of Finlay (51) and Annie (44) and brother of Mary (16), Donald (12), Chirsty (10), Donald (8), Kenneth (5) and Maggie Ann (2).
His brothers Kenneth and Donald also served in the Seaforths, and were killed in action in 1917 and 1916 respectively. His brother Hugh also served, but survived the war.
Battalion war diary for 14 April 1917
The battalion is in action around Fampoux, northern France
The Bn was removed to the Black Line and remained there.
Last address in Lewis: 21 Callanish,
Service unit: 2nd Seaforth Highlanders
Service number: 3/7344
Enlisted at Stornoway
Date of death: 14 April 1917 at the age of 19
Killed in action in France
Interred: Brown's Copse Cemetery Roeux, III. F. 15.
Local memorial: East Loch Roag, Callanish
Finlay appears in the 1901 census at 21B Callanish, aged 4, the son of Finlay (51) and Annie (44) and brother of Mary (16), Donald (12), Chirsty (10), Donald (8), Kenneth (5) and Maggie Ann (2).
His brothers Kenneth and Donald also served in the Seaforths, and were killed in action in 1917 and 1916 respectively. His brother Hugh also served, but survived the war.
Battalion war diary for 14 April 1917
The battalion is in action around Fampoux, northern France
The Bn was removed to the Black Line and remained there.
Murdo Maclean, 18 Callanish
Private MURDO MACLEAN
Last address in Lewis: 18 Callanish,
Son of Angus McLean, of 18, Callanish, Stornoway.
Service unit: 1st Seaforth Highlanders
Service number: 3/7053
Enlisted at Stornoway
Date of death: 14 December 1914 at the age of 21
Killed in action at La Bassee
Memorial: Le Touret Memorial, panel 38 and 39,
Local memorial: East Loch Roag, Callanish
His brother Kenneth died of wounds in 1917, having served in the Scots Guards.
Kenneth Maclean, 18 Callanish
Private KENNETH MACLEAN
Last address in Lewis: 18 Callanish,
Son of Angus and Emerrata McLean, of 18, Callanish, Stornoway.
Service unit: 3rd Scots Guards
Service number: 14643
Date of death: 18 May 1917 at the age of 29
Died of wounds in a hospital in London
Interred: Brompton Cemetery, grave N. 174312
Local memorial: East Loch Roag, Callanish
His brother Murdo was lost in action in 1914, serving with the Seaforth Highlanders.
Last address in Lewis: 18 Callanish,
Son of Angus and Emerrata McLean, of 18, Callanish, Stornoway.
Service unit: 3rd Scots Guards
Service number: 14643
Date of death: 18 May 1917 at the age of 29
Died of wounds in a hospital in London
Interred: Brompton Cemetery, grave N. 174312
Local memorial: East Loch Roag, Callanish
His brother Murdo was lost in action in 1914, serving with the Seaforth Highlanders.
Neil Maclean, 17 Callanish
Lance Corporal NEIL MACLEAN
Last address in Lewis: 17 North Side Callanish,
Son of Neil and May MacLean.
Service unit: Seaforth Highlanders, Depot
Service number: S/8622
Enlisted at Edinburgh
Date of death: 5 September 1916 at the age of 30
Died of wounds
Interred: Glasgow (Riddrie Park) Cemetery, grave A. 103
Local memorial: East Loch Roag, Callanish
Neil appears in the 1891 census at Callanish, aged 5, the son of Neil (52) and Catherine (50) and brothehr of George (14) and Christina (8).
Malcolm Maciver, 14B Callanish
Private MALCOLM MACIVER
Last address in Lewis: 14B Callanish,
Son of Donald and Margaret Maciver
Service unit: 2nd Seaforth Highlanders
Date of death: 9 May 1915 at the age of 34
Killed in action at Ypres
Local memorial: East Loch Roag, Callanish
Malcolm appears in the 1881 census aged 3, son of Donald (46) and Peggy [Margaret] (41), brother of Angus (10), John (8) and Mary (5). A decade later, Malcolm (12) is marked as living at Callanish.
Last address in Lewis: 14B Callanish,
Son of Donald and Margaret Maciver
Service unit: 2nd Seaforth Highlanders
Date of death: 9 May 1915 at the age of 34
Killed in action at Ypres
Local memorial: East Loch Roag, Callanish
Malcolm appears in the 1881 census aged 3, son of Donald (46) and Peggy [Margaret] (41), brother of Angus (10), John (8) and Mary (5). A decade later, Malcolm (12) is marked as living at Callanish.
Angus Mackay, 9 Callanish
Sergeant ANGUS MACKAY
Last address in Lewis: 9 Callanish,
Son of Kenneth and Mary MacKay, of Northside Callanish, Stornoway
Husband of Sarah J. MacKay, of 2,124, Venables St., Vancouver, British Columbia.
Service unit: 72nd Canadian Infantry (British Columbia Regiment)
Service number: 129341
Date of death: 9 August 1918 at the age of 39
Died of wounds in France
Interred: Hillside Cemetery, Le Quesnel, grave I. A. 3
Local memorial: East Loch Roag, Callanish
Date of birth: 8 July 1877
Height: 5 ft 4¼ in
Complexion: Dark
Eyes: Brown
Hair: Brown
Religion: Presbyterian
Trade / occupation: Laundryman
Marital status: Married
Next of kin: SJ Mackay, Wife, of 231 36th Ave E, Vancouver
Volunteered at Vancouver on 9 September 1915
Angus appears in the 1891 census at Callanish, aged 18, the son of Kenneth (58) and Mary (57) and brother of Alexander (13).
His brother John was a sergeant-major in the Cameron Highlanders and survived the war.
Stornoway Gazette, 13 September 1918
Sergt-Major Mackay, 9 Callanish, has received information from France that his brother, Sergt. Angus Mackay, 72nd Canadian Infantry, has died from wounds received in action, on 9th August. Sergt Mackay, who enlisted in Vancouver in 1915, came over to England and on going to France was wounded in the first battle of the Somme. Returning to England again he was acting gymnastic instructor until last June, when he was again sent to France. Angus served 11 years in the Regular Army with the Camerons, and he was through the South African Campaign, 1900-1902, and was in possession of the Queen's Medal. His Captain wrote:
"Your brother was an excellent soldier much respected by his comrades and his death is very keenly felt by every member of his battalion".
Last address in Lewis: 9 Callanish,
Son of Kenneth and Mary MacKay, of Northside Callanish, Stornoway
Husband of Sarah J. MacKay, of 2,124, Venables St., Vancouver, British Columbia.
Service unit: 72nd Canadian Infantry (British Columbia Regiment)
Service number: 129341
Date of death: 9 August 1918 at the age of 39
Died of wounds in France
Interred: Hillside Cemetery, Le Quesnel, grave I. A. 3
Local memorial: East Loch Roag, Callanish
Date of birth: 8 July 1877
Height: 5 ft 4¼ in
Complexion: Dark
Eyes: Brown
Hair: Brown
Religion: Presbyterian
Trade / occupation: Laundryman
Marital status: Married
Next of kin: SJ Mackay, Wife, of 231 36th Ave E, Vancouver
Volunteered at Vancouver on 9 September 1915
Angus appears in the 1891 census at Callanish, aged 18, the son of Kenneth (58) and Mary (57) and brother of Alexander (13).
His brother John was a sergeant-major in the Cameron Highlanders and survived the war.
Stornoway Gazette, 13 September 1918
Sergt-Major Mackay, 9 Callanish, has received information from France that his brother, Sergt. Angus Mackay, 72nd Canadian Infantry, has died from wounds received in action, on 9th August. Sergt Mackay, who enlisted in Vancouver in 1915, came over to England and on going to France was wounded in the first battle of the Somme. Returning to England again he was acting gymnastic instructor until last June, when he was again sent to France. Angus served 11 years in the Regular Army with the Camerons, and he was through the South African Campaign, 1900-1902, and was in possession of the Queen's Medal. His Captain wrote:
"Your brother was an excellent soldier much respected by his comrades and his death is very keenly felt by every member of his battalion".
Donald John Maciver, 8 Callanish
Second Lieutenant DONALD JOHN MACIVER
Last address in Lewis: 8 Callanish,
Service unit: 4th Cameron Highlanders
Date of death: 14 October 1915 at the age of 24
Interred: Le Treport Military Cemetery, plot 2, row O, grave 27
Local memorial: East Loch Roag, Callanish; Nicolson Institute WW1, left panel
Had been studying for the ministry at Edinburgh prior to enlisting
Donald John appears in the 1901 census, aged 9, the son of Christina (a shoemaker's wife) and brother of Neil (8), Maggie (6), Johanna (3) and John (1).
His brother Neil was in the Canadians and was wounded; his brother John served in the Ayrshire Yeomanry. Both these survived the war.
Norman Macleod, 3 Callanish
Private NORMAN MACLEOD
Last address in Lewis: 3 Callanish,
Son of Donald McLeod (blacksmith), of 3, Callanish, Stornoway.
Service unit: 7th Seaforth Highlanders
Service number: S/13477
Enlisted at Stornoway
Date of death: 16 April 1917 at the age of 21
Died of wounds received in action in France
Interred: Callanish Cemetery
Local memorial: East Loch Roag, Callanish
Norman appears in the 1901 census at 3A Callanish, aged 5, the son of Donald (50, blacksmith) and Catherine (41), and brother of Christian (16), Marion (15), Annie (7), Catherine (3), Chirsty Mary (2) and Donald John (1 month).
Stornoway Gazette
Died in hospital
The remains of Pte Norman Macleod, son of Mr Donald Macleod, blacksmith, Callanish, were laid to rest in the cemetery there last week. While in France, he contracted a chest trouble, to which he succumbed in a hospital in England. He was 21 years of age, and was a young man of abnormal height.
Malcolm Macinnes, 2 Callanish
Lance Corporal MALCOLM MACINNES
Last address in Lewis: 2 Callanish,
Son of Norman and Christina MacInnes, of 2, Callanish, Stornoway, Lewis.
Service unit: Alexandra, Princess of Wales's Own, 13th Yorkshires
Service number: 41870
Enlisted at Manchester; lived at Heaton Chapel.
Formerly 161737 RFA.
Date of death: 13 April 1918 at the age of 30
Killed in action in France
Memorial: Ploegsteert Memorial, Panel 4
Local memorial: East Loch Roag, Callanish
His brother Angus served with the Cameron Highlanders, and was awarded the Military Medal in 1918; his brother John was in the Seaforth Highlanders. Both these survived the war.
Angus Mackenzie, 1 Callanish
Private ANGUS MACKENZIE
Last address in Lewis: 1 Callanish,
Son of Louis and Christina Mackenzie
Service unit: 1st Cameron Highlanders
Service number: 3/3111
Date of death: 22 December 1914 at the age of 38
Killed in action in France
Memorial: Le Touret Memorial, panel 41 and 42
Local memorial: East Loch Roag, Callanish
Angus appears in the 1891 census at Callanish, aged 15, the son of Louis (55) and Christina (48) and brother of Alexander (24), Ann (22), Kenneth (10), Louis (6) and Angus Murdo (4).
His brothers Alexander and Kenneth served in the Cameron Highlanders; his brother Malcolm was in the RNR. Louis served in the Seaforth Highlanders and was killed in action in 1915.
Last address in Lewis: 1 Callanish,
Son of Louis and Christina Mackenzie
Service unit: 1st Cameron Highlanders
Service number: 3/3111
Date of death: 22 December 1914 at the age of 38
Killed in action in France
Memorial: Le Touret Memorial, panel 41 and 42
Local memorial: East Loch Roag, Callanish
Angus appears in the 1891 census at Callanish, aged 15, the son of Louis (55) and Christina (48) and brother of Alexander (24), Ann (22), Kenneth (10), Louis (6) and Angus Murdo (4).
His brothers Alexander and Kenneth served in the Cameron Highlanders; his brother Malcolm was in the RNR. Louis served in the Seaforth Highlanders and was killed in action in 1915.
Louis Mackenzie, 1 Callanish
Private LOUIS MACKENZIE
Last address in Lewis: 1 Callanish,
Service unit: 2nd Seaforth Highlanders
Service number: 8867
Enlisted at Fort George
Date of death: 9 February 1915 at the age of 31
Died of shrapnel wounds at Netley Hospital
Interred: Netley Military Cemetery, grave N. 326
Local memorial: East Loch Roag, Callanish
Louis appears in the 1891 census at Callanish, aged 6, the son of Louis (55) and Christina (48) and brother of Alexander (24), Ann (22), Angus (15), Kenneth (10) and Angus Murdo (4).
His brothers Alexander, Angus and Kenneth all served in the Cameron Highlanders; his brother Malcolm was in the RNR. Angus (aged 15 in 1891) was killed in action in 1914.
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