Seaman MURDO MACDONALD
Last address in Lewis: 41 Leurbost,
Son of Donald and Christina McLeod McDonald, of Leurbost;
Husband of Mary McRae McDonald, of Leurbost,
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMS Defense
Service number: 2964/B
Date of birth: 1884
Date of death: 31 May 1916 at the age of 31
Lost at the Battle of Jutland.
Memorial: Chatham Naval Memorial, panel 18,
Local memorial: North Lochs, Crossbost
Had been married for only 3 weeks
Murdo appears in the 1901 census, aged 16, the son of Donald (57) and Christy (45), and brother of Isabella (19), Margaret (13) and Mary Ann (11). The 1891 census also shows Murdo aged 7, and his older siblings Roderick (13) and Chirstina (11).
His brother Peter was killed in action serving with the Seaforth Highlanders only a month before; his brother Roderick served in the RNR but survived the war.
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Roderick Macdonald, 9 Gravir
Seaman RODERICK MACDONALD
Last address in Lewis: 9 Gravir,
Son of Malcolm and Christina Macdonald
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMS Queen Mary
Service number: 2458T
Date of birth: 12 October 1885
Date of death: 31 May 1916 at the age of 30
Lost at the Battle of Jutland.
Memorial: Portsmouth Naval Memorial, panel 23
Local memorial: Pairc, Kershader
Roderick was one of the children of Malcolm (1856) and Christina (1858), the others being Ann (1887), John (1890) and Donald (1892).
His brother John served in the RNR, and Kenneth was a sergeant in the Highland Light Infantry. Donald was lost serving with the Canadians.
John Macarthur, 8 Cromore
Seaman JOHN MACARTHUR
Iain Rae
Last address in Lewis: 8 Cromore,
Son of Annie MacArthur, of 8, Cromore, Lochs, Stornoway, Ross-shire.
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMS Invincible
Service number: 3975A
Date of birth: 17 August 1893
Date of death: 31 May 1916 at the age of 23
Lost at the Battle of Jutland.
Memorial: Chatham Naval Memorial, panel 18
John was one of the chidlren of Roderick (1856) and Ann (1859), the others being Chirsty Ann (1899), John (1895), Malcolm, Mary (1892) and Murdo (1898).
His brother Malcolm also served in the RNR, but survived the war.
Iain Rae
Last address in Lewis: 8 Cromore,
Son of Annie MacArthur, of 8, Cromore, Lochs, Stornoway, Ross-shire.
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMS Invincible
Service number: 3975A
Date of birth: 17 August 1893
Date of death: 31 May 1916 at the age of 23
Lost at the Battle of Jutland.
Memorial: Chatham Naval Memorial, panel 18
John was one of the chidlren of Roderick (1856) and Ann (1859), the others being Chirsty Ann (1899), John (1895), Malcolm, Mary (1892) and Murdo (1898).
His brother Malcolm also served in the RNR, but survived the war.
Donald Morrison, 9 Calbost
Seaman DONALD MORRISON
Last address in Lewis: 9 Calbost
Son of Angus and Isabella Macdonald
Husband of Sarah Morrison 80, White Street, Govan, Glasgow
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMS Invincible
Service number: 2491B
Date of birth: 24 February 1880
Date of death: 31 May 1916
Lost at the Battle of Jutland
Memorial: Chatham Naval Memorial, panel 18
Local memorial: Pairc, Kershader
Went through the battles at Falklands and Coronel
Donald was one of the children of Angus (1852) and Isabella (1853), the others being Angus (1884), Christina (1877, died as a child), Donald (1881), John (1890), Mary Ann (1885, died as infant), Mary Ann (1887), Murdo (1878), Peggy (1898) and an unnamed infant that did not live beyond the year of its birth, 1893.
His brother John was in the Royal Naval Division, a POW in Germany; his brother Murdo was in the Labour Corps. Both these survived the war.
Last address in Lewis: 9 Calbost
Son of Angus and Isabella Macdonald
Husband of Sarah Morrison 80, White Street, Govan, Glasgow
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMS Invincible
Service number: 2491B
Date of birth: 24 February 1880
Date of death: 31 May 1916
Lost at the Battle of Jutland
Memorial: Chatham Naval Memorial, panel 18
Local memorial: Pairc, Kershader
Went through the battles at Falklands and Coronel
Donald was one of the children of Angus (1852) and Isabella (1853), the others being Angus (1884), Christina (1877, died as a child), Donald (1881), John (1890), Mary Ann (1885, died as infant), Mary Ann (1887), Murdo (1878), Peggy (1898) and an unnamed infant that did not live beyond the year of its birth, 1893.
His brother John was in the Royal Naval Division, a POW in Germany; his brother Murdo was in the Labour Corps. Both these survived the war.
Murdo Macritchie, 25 Garenin
Image (c) Mairi M Macritchie
Seaman MURDO MACRITCHIE
Last address in Lewis: 25 Garenin
Also quoted at 48 Keith Street, Stornoway
Son of Alexander and Christina MacRitchie, of Garenin, Stornoway;
Husband of Mary MacRitchie, of 5 Upper Carloway
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMS Defence
Service number: 2645B
Year of birth: 1880
Date of death: 31 May 1916 at the age of 36
Lost in the Battle of Jutland
Memorial: Chatham Naval panel 18
Finlay Macritchie, 46 Lower Barvas
Seaman FINLAY MACRITCHIE
Last address in Lewis: 46 Lower Barvas,
Son of John and Annie McRitchie, of 46, Lower Barvas, Stornoway, Ross-shire; husband of Catherine McRitchie, of 80, Greenfield St., Govan, Glasgow.
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMS Invincible
Service number: 2512/B
Date of birth: 20 November 1884
Date of death: 31 May 1916
Memorial: Chatham Naval Memorial, panel 18,
Lost in Battle of Jutland
Finlay appears in the 1901 census at 46 Lower Barvas, aged 17, with his parents John and Ann (both aged 40) and his younger siblings William (14), Angus (11), Barbara (9), John (5) and Kenneth (2).
His brothers John and Kenneth also served in the RNR but survived the war.
Last address in Lewis: 46 Lower Barvas,
Son of John and Annie McRitchie, of 46, Lower Barvas, Stornoway, Ross-shire; husband of Catherine McRitchie, of 80, Greenfield St., Govan, Glasgow.
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMS Invincible
Service number: 2512/B
Date of birth: 20 November 1884
Date of death: 31 May 1916
Memorial: Chatham Naval Memorial, panel 18,
Lost in Battle of Jutland
Finlay appears in the 1901 census at 46 Lower Barvas, aged 17, with his parents John and Ann (both aged 40) and his younger siblings William (14), Angus (11), Barbara (9), John (5) and Kenneth (2).
His brothers John and Kenneth also served in the RNR but survived the war.
Norman Macleod, 28 Lower Barvas
Seaman NORMAN MACLEOD
Last address in Lewis: 28 Lower Barvas,
Son of Norman and Ann Murray Macleod .
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMS Invincible
Service number: 2338C
Date of birth: 15 August 1880
Date of death: 31 May 1916 at the age of 34
Lost at the Battle of Jutland.
Memorial: Chatham Naval Memorial, panel 18
Norman appears in the 1891 census, aged 9, at 2 Lower Barvas, the son of Norman (54) and Ann (48) and brother of Chirsty (21), John, (16) and Catherine (13). The 1901 census places the family at 28 Lower Barvas [Loch Street].
His brother John also served in the RNR, but survived the war.
Last address in Lewis: 28 Lower Barvas,
Son of Norman and Ann Murray Macleod .
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMS Invincible
Service number: 2338C
Date of birth: 15 August 1880
Date of death: 31 May 1916 at the age of 34
Lost at the Battle of Jutland.
Memorial: Chatham Naval Memorial, panel 18
Norman appears in the 1891 census, aged 9, at 2 Lower Barvas, the son of Norman (54) and Ann (48) and brother of Chirsty (21), John, (16) and Catherine (13). The 1901 census places the family at 28 Lower Barvas [Loch Street].
His brother John also served in the RNR, but survived the war.
Donald Macleod, 1 Arnol
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.
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.
Angus Maclean, 17 Habost, Ness
Seaman ANGUS MACLEAN
Last address in Lewis: 17 Habost, Ness,
Son of John and Jessie Maclean, of 17, Habost Ness, Stornoway, Ross-shire.
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMS Invincible
Service number: 3965A
Date of death: 31 May 1916 at the age of 32
Lost at the Battle of Jutland.
Memorial: Chatham Naval Memorial, panel 18
Local memorial: North Lewis, Cross
Took part in the engagement off the Falkland Islands
His brother Malcolm also served in the RNR, but survived the war.
Last address in Lewis: 17 Habost, Ness,
Son of John and Jessie Maclean, of 17, Habost Ness, Stornoway, Ross-shire.
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMS Invincible
Service number: 3965A
Date of death: 31 May 1916 at the age of 32
Lost at the Battle of Jutland.
Memorial: Chatham Naval Memorial, panel 18
Local memorial: North Lewis, Cross
Took part in the engagement off the Falkland Islands
His brother Malcolm also served in the RNR, but survived the war.
Donald Smith, 11 Cross
Seaman DONALD SMITH
Last address in Lewis: 11 Cross,
Son of Norman Smith, of 11, Cross Ness;
Husband of Mary Smith, of Cross
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMS Invincible
Service number: 2545A
Date of birth: 20 July 1886
Date of death: 31 May 1916
Lost at the Battle of Jutland.
Memorial: Chatham Naval Memorial, panel 18
Local memorial: North Lewis, Cross
Was at the Falklands Battle.
Donald is shown on the 1901 census at 40 Cross, aged 15, with his parents Norman and Cathrine (both aged 41) as well as his siblings Peggie (12), Cathrine (6), Angus (3) and Mary (10 months).
His brother Angus served with the Seaforth Highlanders, in France in 1914, then in Mesopotamia until 1919.
Last address in Lewis: 11 Cross,
Son of Norman Smith, of 11, Cross Ness;
Husband of Mary Smith, of Cross
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMS Invincible
Service number: 2545A
Date of birth: 20 July 1886
Date of death: 31 May 1916
Lost at the Battle of Jutland.
Memorial: Chatham Naval Memorial, panel 18
Local memorial: North Lewis, Cross
Was at the Falklands Battle.
Donald is shown on the 1901 census at 40 Cross, aged 15, with his parents Norman and Cathrine (both aged 41) as well as his siblings Peggie (12), Cathrine (6), Angus (3) and Mary (10 months).
His brother Angus served with the Seaforth Highlanders, in France in 1914, then in Mesopotamia until 1919.
John Macleod, 56 North Tolsta
Seaman JOHN MACLEOD
"Seonaidh Choinnich" - Iain, Mac Choinnich Mhic Iain Mhic Dhomhnaill Mhic Iain
Last address in Lewis: 56 North Tolsta,
Son of Kenneth and Mary McLeod, of North Tolsta; husband of Margaret McLeod, of 56, North Tolsta, Stornoway, Ross-shire.
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMS Invincible
Service number: 2050C
Date of birth: July 1878
Date of death: 31 May 1916 at the age of 42
Killed or drowned at Battle of Jutland
Memorial: Chatham Naval Memorial, panel 18,
Local memorial: North Tolsta
Left widow and 4 children
John is shown in the 1881 census aged 4, with his parents Kenneth (33) and Mary (34) as well as his siblings Isabella (8), Barbara (6), Donald (2) and Murdo (6 months).
His brother Angus was killed in action in 1915, which prompted Alexander to join up in his stead. He too was killed, in 1917. Murdo served as a chaplain in the YMCA and US Army. Donald served in the RNR and survived the war.
Angus Maciver, 33 North Tolsta
Seaman ANGUS MACIVER senior
"Aonghas Gobha" - Aonghas, Mac Aonghais Mhic Aonghais Ruaidh
Last address in Lewis: 33 North Tolsta,
Son of Angus and Mary Campbell McIver
Husband of the late Isabella McIver, of 33, North Tolsta, Stornoway, Ross-shire.
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMS Broke
Service number: 3024/C
Date of birth: 27 October 1880
Date of death: 31 May 1916 at the age of 34
Killed in action at the Battle of Jutland
Memorial: Chatham Naval Memorial, panel 18,
Local memorial: North Tolsta
"Aonghas Gobha" - Aonghas, Mac Aonghais Mhic Aonghais Ruaidh
Last address in Lewis: 33 North Tolsta,
Son of Angus and Mary Campbell McIver
Husband of the late Isabella McIver, of 33, North Tolsta, Stornoway, Ross-shire.
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMS Broke
Service number: 3024/C
Date of birth: 27 October 1880
Date of death: 31 May 1916 at the age of 34
Killed in action at the Battle of Jutland
Memorial: Chatham Naval Memorial, panel 18,
Local memorial: North Tolsta
Murdo Murray, 27 North Tolsta
Leading Seaman MURDO MURRAY
Murchadh, Mac Mhurchaidh Mhic Choinnich
Last address in Lewis: 27 North Tolsta,
Son of Murdo and Annie Murray, of North Tolsta
Husband of Catherine Murray, of Hill St., North Tolsta, Stornoway, Ross-shire.
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMS Invincible
Service number: 2864B
Date of birth: March 1873
Date of death: 31 May 1916 at the age of 46
Lost at the Battle of Jutland.
Memorial: Chatham Naval Memorial, panel 18
Local memorial: North Tolsta
With some uncertainty, Murdo appears in the 1891 census, aged 21, the son of Murdo (61) and Annie (55).
His brother Alexander also served in the RNR but survived the war.
Murchadh, Mac Mhurchaidh Mhic Choinnich
Last address in Lewis: 27 North Tolsta,
Son of Murdo and Annie Murray, of North Tolsta
Husband of Catherine Murray, of Hill St., North Tolsta, Stornoway, Ross-shire.
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMS Invincible
Service number: 2864B
Date of birth: March 1873
Date of death: 31 May 1916 at the age of 46
Lost at the Battle of Jutland.
Memorial: Chatham Naval Memorial, panel 18
Local memorial: North Tolsta
With some uncertainty, Murdo appears in the 1891 census, aged 21, the son of Murdo (61) and Annie (55).
His brother Alexander also served in the RNR but survived the war.
Malcolm Murray, 5 Lower Garrabost
Seaman MALCOLM MURRAY
Last address in Lewis: 5 Lower Garrabost,
Son of Roderick and Rachel Mackay Murray;
Husband of Catherine Murray, of 5, New Garrabost, Stornoway, Ross-shire.
Service unit: Royal Navy, HMS Invincible
Service number: 3330C
Date of birth: 1875
Date of death: 31 May 1916 at the age of 46
Lost at the Battle of Jutland.
Memorial: Chatham Naval Memorial, panel 18
Mentioned on family gravestone in Eye Cemetery, Lewis
Local memorial: Point (Garrabost)
Malcolm appears on the 1891 census, the 18-year old fisherman son ofo Roderick (56) and Rachel (55), living at New Garrabost with his sisters Dolina (24) and Ann (20).
Last address in Lewis: 5 Lower Garrabost,
Son of Roderick and Rachel Mackay Murray;
Husband of Catherine Murray, of 5, New Garrabost, Stornoway, Ross-shire.
Service unit: Royal Navy, HMS Invincible
Service number: 3330C
Date of birth: 1875
Date of death: 31 May 1916 at the age of 46
Lost at the Battle of Jutland.
Memorial: Chatham Naval Memorial, panel 18
Mentioned on family gravestone in Eye Cemetery, Lewis
Local memorial: Point (Garrabost)
Malcolm appears on the 1891 census, the 18-year old fisherman son ofo Roderick (56) and Rachel (55), living at New Garrabost with his sisters Dolina (24) and Ann (20).
Angus Graham, 4 Lower Garrabost
Seaman ANGUS GRAHAM
Last address in Lewis: 4 Lower Garrabost,
Son of Murdo and Catherine Graham, of Garrabost
Husband of Bella McKenzie Graham, of 4, Lower Garrabost, Stornoway, Ross-shire.
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMS Invincible
Service number: 3020C
Date of birth: 15 April 1875
Date of death: 31 May 1916 at the age of 50
Lost at the Battle of Jutland.
Memorial: Chatham Naval Memorial, panel 18
Mentioned on family gravestone in Eye Cemetery, Lewis
Local memorial: Point (Garrabost)
His son Norman served with the Seaforth Highlanders and survived the war.
Last address in Lewis: 4 Lower Garrabost,
Son of Murdo and Catherine Graham, of Garrabost
Husband of Bella McKenzie Graham, of 4, Lower Garrabost, Stornoway, Ross-shire.
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMS Invincible
Service number: 3020C
Date of birth: 15 April 1875
Date of death: 31 May 1916 at the age of 50
Lost at the Battle of Jutland.
Memorial: Chatham Naval Memorial, panel 18
Mentioned on family gravestone in Eye Cemetery, Lewis
Local memorial: Point (Garrabost)
His son Norman served with the Seaforth Highlanders and survived the war.
Norman Macleod, 8 Lower Bayble
Seaman NORMAN MACLEOD
Last address in Lewis: 8 Lower Bayble,
Son of Donald and Mary Murray MacLeod, of 37, Lower Bayble
Husband of Mary MacLeod (nee Maciver), of 8, Lower Bayble, Stornoway.
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMD Eslem
Service number: 7242/A
Date of birth: February 1885
Date of death: 12 November 1918 at the age of 39
Died of pneumonia
Interred: Aignish / Eye Cemetery, grave C. 2. 36.
Local memorial: Point (Garrabost)
Took part in the battle of Jutland
The 1891 census shows Norman as a 6-year old schoolboy, at home with his parents Donald (41, crofter) and Mary (40), as well as his siblings Marion (13), Norman (9), and Murdo (3).None of his brothers appears to have served in the Great War.
Last address in Lewis: 8 Lower Bayble,
Son of Donald and Mary Murray MacLeod, of 37, Lower Bayble
Husband of Mary MacLeod (nee Maciver), of 8, Lower Bayble, Stornoway.
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMD Eslem
Service number: 7242/A
Date of birth: February 1885
Date of death: 12 November 1918 at the age of 39
Died of pneumonia
Interred: Aignish / Eye Cemetery, grave C. 2. 36.
Local memorial: Point (Garrabost)
Took part in the battle of Jutland
The 1891 census shows Norman as a 6-year old schoolboy, at home with his parents Donald (41, crofter) and Mary (40), as well as his siblings Marion (13), Norman (9), and Murdo (3).None of his brothers appears to have served in the Great War.
Kenneth Munro, 21 Knock, Point
Leading Seaman KENNETH MUNRO
Last address in Lewis: 21 Knock, Point,
Son of John and Mary Munro, of 21, Knock, Point, Stornoway.
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMS Pembroke
Service number: 7378/A
Date of death: 3 August 1918 at the age of 25
Died of illness at home
Interred: Aignish / Eye Cemetery, Lewis, grave E. 1. 56.
Local memorial: Point (Garrabost)
Kenneth is shown on the 1901 census living with his parents John (40, crofter fisherman) and Mary (36), as well as his sisters Anne (10) and Mary (6).
Stornoway Gazette
It is with deep regret and sympathy with the bereaved parents that we record the death of Leading Seaman Kenneth Munro, RNR, at 21 New Park, Knock. Kenneth, who was a bright lad and a great favourite in the district, joined the Naval Reserve at the outbreak of the war, and served on board HMS Yarmouth while it took part in the famous battle at Jutland. He was afterwards transferred to a minesweeper, on board of which he contracted the disease which ended his promising life on the 3rd August 1918, at the age of 25 years. He was an only son and the chief support of his father's family, and the sincerest sympathy of all goes out to the bereaved parents and sisters. His father has been ailing for a number of years, and the present circumstances into which the family is placed owing to the son's death are very trying.
Last address in Lewis: 21 Knock, Point,
Son of John and Mary Munro, of 21, Knock, Point, Stornoway.
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMS Pembroke
Service number: 7378/A
Date of death: 3 August 1918 at the age of 25
Died of illness at home
Interred: Aignish / Eye Cemetery, Lewis, grave E. 1. 56.
Local memorial: Point (Garrabost)
Kenneth is shown on the 1901 census living with his parents John (40, crofter fisherman) and Mary (36), as well as his sisters Anne (10) and Mary (6).
Stornoway Gazette
It is with deep regret and sympathy with the bereaved parents that we record the death of Leading Seaman Kenneth Munro, RNR, at 21 New Park, Knock. Kenneth, who was a bright lad and a great favourite in the district, joined the Naval Reserve at the outbreak of the war, and served on board HMS Yarmouth while it took part in the famous battle at Jutland. He was afterwards transferred to a minesweeper, on board of which he contracted the disease which ended his promising life on the 3rd August 1918, at the age of 25 years. He was an only son and the chief support of his father's family, and the sincerest sympathy of all goes out to the bereaved parents and sisters. His father has been ailing for a number of years, and the present circumstances into which the family is placed owing to the son's death are very trying.
Murdo Macleod, 10 Aird
Seaman MURDO MACLEOD
Last address in Lewis: 10 Aird,
Son of Murdo and Margaret Macleod, husband to Annie
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMY Iolaire
Service number: 4219/B
Date of birth: January 1876
Date of death: 1 January 1919 at the age of 43
Drowned in sinking of HMY Iolaire
Interred: Aignish / Eye Cemetery, grave A. 3. 71.
Local memorial: Point (Garrabost)
Took part in the Battle of Jutland
Murdo is shown in the 1881 census as the 7-year old son of Murdo (44, crofter) and Mary (40), with his siblings John (13), Isabella (11), Donald (9), Norman (5), Angus (1) and Flora (1).
His brothers John and Donald also served in the RNR.
Last address in Lewis: 10 Aird,
Son of Murdo and Margaret Macleod, husband to Annie
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMY Iolaire
Service number: 4219/B
Date of birth: January 1876
Date of death: 1 January 1919 at the age of 43
Drowned in sinking of HMY Iolaire
Interred: Aignish / Eye Cemetery, grave A. 3. 71.
Local memorial: Point (Garrabost)
Took part in the Battle of Jutland
Murdo is shown in the 1881 census as the 7-year old son of Murdo (44, crofter) and Mary (40), with his siblings John (13), Isabella (11), Donald (9), Norman (5), Angus (1) and Flora (1).
His brothers John and Donald also served in the RNR.
Allan Macsween, 2 Newton Street, Stornoway
Signaller ALLAN MACSWEEN
Last address in Lewis: 2 Newton Street, Stornoway
Service unit: Royal Navy, HMS Invincible
Service number: J/25788
Date of birth: 26 October 1887
Date of death: 31 May 1916 at the age of 29
Lost at the Battle of Jutland.
Memorial: Portsmouth Naval Memorial, panel 13
Local memorial: Lewis War Memorial; Nicolson WW1 memorial, right panel
Alex Macarthur, 48 Lewis Street, Stornoway
Seaman ALEX MACARTHUR
Last address in Lewis: 48 Lewis Street, Stornoway
Son of Isabella Macarthur, of 48, Lewis St., Stornoway, Ross-shire, and the late Alexander Macarthur.
Service unit: Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, HMS Defence
Service number: Clyde Z/3622
Date of birth: 16 April 1890
Date of death: 31 May 1916 at the age of 26
Lost at the Battle of Jutland.
Memorial: Portsmouth Naval, panel 24,
Local memorial: Lewis War Memorial; Nicolson WW1 memorial, left panel
Came from ranching in USA to do his bit. Transferred from RND to RN after 6 months' training.
Alex is shown on the censuses of 1891 and 1901. In both censuses, he is shown at 64 Lewis Street with seven siblings: Murdo (19, salesman), Isabella (17), Donald (15), Roderick (12), Alexander (10), Mary (8), Christina (6) and Margaret Isabella (4). Father Alex is a general merchant (48).
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