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).
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Murdo Smith, 26 Leurbost
Seaman MURDO SMITH
Last address in Lewis: 26 Leurbost,
Son of John Smith
Service unit: Merchant Marine Reserve
Date of death: April 1917
Died in sinking of ship
Local memorial: North Lochs, Crossbost
Last address in Lewis: 26 Leurbost,
Son of John Smith
Service unit: Merchant Marine Reserve
Date of death: April 1917
Died in sinking of ship
Local memorial: North Lochs, Crossbost
Murdo Smith, 25 Leurbost
Quartermaster MURDO SMITH
Last address in Lewis: 25 Leurbost
Son of Isabella Smith (nee McLeod), of 25, Lurebost, and the late John Smith.
Service unit: Merchant Marine, SS Ava
Date of death: 26 January 1917 at the age of 30
Ship presumed sunk by U-boat
Memorial: Tower Hill Memorial,
Local memorial: North Lochs, Crossbost
His brother Kenneth Murdo is also listed as serving during the war, which he survived.
Last address in Lewis: 25 Leurbost
Son of Isabella Smith (nee McLeod), of 25, Lurebost, and the late John Smith.
Service unit: Merchant Marine, SS Ava
Date of death: 26 January 1917 at the age of 30
Ship presumed sunk by U-boat
Memorial: Tower Hill Memorial,
Local memorial: North Lochs, Crossbost
His brother Kenneth Murdo is also listed as serving during the war, which he survived.
Murdo Mackenzie, 9 Grimshader
Leading Seaman MURDO MACKENZIE
Last address in Lewis: 9 Grimshader
Also quoted at 45 Ranish
Son of Alexander and Catherine Mackenzie, of 9, Grimshader.
Service unit: Merchant Marine, SS Mansuri
Service number: 3108A
Date of birth: 26 September 1887
Date of death: 17 November 1916 at the age of 29
Disappeared
Memorial: Chatham Naval Memorial, panel 18
Malcolm Maclean, 33C Gravir
MALCOLM MACLEAN
Last address in Lewis: 33C Gravir,
Son of Donald and Margaret Maclean, born in 1883
Service unit: Merchant Marine
Date of death: not known
Killed in action
Local memorial: Pairc, Kershader
Malcolm was one of the sons of Donald (1840) and Margaret (1855), the others being Annabella (1889), Donald (1881), Jane Ann (1884), Jemima (1892), John (1895) and Peter (1887).
His brother Donald served in the Canadians, and was taken POW in 1918.
Last address in Lewis: 33C Gravir,
Son of Donald and Margaret Maclean, born in 1883
Service unit: Merchant Marine
Date of death: not known
Killed in action
Local memorial: Pairc, Kershader
Malcolm was one of the sons of Donald (1840) and Margaret (1855), the others being Annabella (1889), Donald (1881), Jane Ann (1884), Jemima (1892), John (1895) and Peter (1887).
His brother Donald served in the Canadians, and was taken POW in 1918.
John Macleod, 13 Crossbost
Able Seaman JOHN MACLEOD
Last address in Lewis: 13 Crossbost,
Son of Malcolm and Lillias Macleod, of 13, Crossbost, Lochs, Stornoway.
Service unit: Merchant Marine Reserve, HMS Rose
Service number: 974908
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; Nicolson Institute WW1, middle panel
His brother Roderick served in the RNR, and Angus was in the Canadian forces; these two survived the war.
Last address in Lewis: 13 Crossbost,
Son of Malcolm and Lillias Macleod, of 13, Crossbost, Lochs, Stornoway.
Service unit: Merchant Marine Reserve, HMS Rose
Service number: 974908
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; Nicolson Institute WW1, middle panel
His brother Roderick served in the RNR, and Angus was in the Canadian forces; these two survived the war.
John Mackay, 31 Valtos
Master Mariner JOHN MACKAY
Iain Uisdean
Last address in Lewis: 31 Valtos,
Son of Hugh and Ann Mackay
Service unit: Merchant Marine
Date of death: 31 January 1919 at the age of 47
Died at home
Local memorial: Uig, Timsgarry
Invalided October 1916 with pulmonary trouble. Was sailing on the Australian Coast and received his Master's Certificate in 1911.
John was the one of the children of Hugh (1837) and Ann (1845), the others being Angus (1869), Chirsty (1873), Donald (1878), Hugh (1890), Janet (1875), John (1882), Kenneth (1888) and Norman (1880).
His brother Norman served in the Durham Light Infantry, Donald with the Canadians, Hugh with the RAMC and John in the Merchant Navy. John died at home early in 1919.
Iain Uisdean
Last address in Lewis: 31 Valtos,
Son of Hugh and Ann Mackay
Service unit: Merchant Marine
Date of death: 31 January 1919 at the age of 47
Died at home
Local memorial: Uig, Timsgarry
Invalided October 1916 with pulmonary trouble. Was sailing on the Australian Coast and received his Master's Certificate in 1911.
John was the one of the children of Hugh (1837) and Ann (1845), the others being Angus (1869), Chirsty (1873), Donald (1878), Hugh (1890), Janet (1875), John (1882), Kenneth (1888) and Norman (1880).
His brother Norman served in the Durham Light Infantry, Donald with the Canadians, Hugh with the RAMC and John in the Merchant Navy. John died at home early in 1919.
Murdo Macdonald, 4B Kneep
Seaman MURDO MACDONALD
Murchadh Aonghais Domhnallach
Last address in Lewis: 4B Kneep,
Service unit: Merchant Marine
Date of birth: 22 April 1895
Date of death: 1915
Killed in an explosion at New Orleans
Local memorial: Uig, Timsgarry
Murchadh Aonghais Domhnallach
Last address in Lewis: 4B Kneep,
Service unit: Merchant Marine
Date of birth: 22 April 1895
Date of death: 1915
Killed in an explosion at New Orleans
Local memorial: Uig, Timsgarry
Angus Maciver, 4 Geshader
Seaman ANGUS MACIVER
Last address in Lewis: 4 Geshader,
Son of Murdo and Marion MacIver, of 4, Geshader, Uig, Stornoway.
Service unit: Merchant Marine, SS Tagona
Date of birth: 7 January 1887
Date of death: 16 May 1918 at the age of 32
Ship sunk by U-55, 5 miles WSW of Trevose Head
Interred: St Minver / St Minifrida Cemetery
Local memorial: Uig, Timsgarry
Had previously been torpedoed in the Mediterranean
Angus was one of the children of Murdo (1847) and Marion (1848), the others being Ann (1881), Finlay (1879), Isabella (1883), Kenneth (1888), Kirsty (1877), Margaret (1884) and Marion (1892)
His brother Kenneth served in the RNR, but survived the war.
Stornoway Gazette, 7 June 1918
Quite a gloom was cast over the whole district when the mail last Thursday morning brought intelligence to Murdo Maciver, 4 Geshader, that his son Angus had lost hid life on the 16th May through Hun barbarity, his ship being torpedoed somewhere between the Bay of Biscay and the English Channel. The steamer, which was sunk without warning, broke in two and floundered in forty seconds, it being impossible to lower any boats in such a short time. Unfortunately, eight members of the crew lost their lives, including the master, the second mate, chief and third engineer, Angus, another A.P., and two firemen. Angus was a general favourite with old and young. In his youth, he served as a monitor in Lochcroistean School with the utmost satisfaction to all concerned. He had been following a seafaring life for the past two or three years and had been torpedoed once before. The steamer he was serving on had been torpedoed in the Med off the Aegean Coast in August last year. Angus was on look-out at the time but saw the torpedo coming and escaped being thrown overboard. His crew at that time were picked up and landed by a French destroyer. The sympathy of the whole community goes out to the aged parents, brother and sisters in their bereavement
Last address in Lewis: 4 Geshader,
Son of Murdo and Marion MacIver, of 4, Geshader, Uig, Stornoway.
Service unit: Merchant Marine, SS Tagona
Date of birth: 7 January 1887
Date of death: 16 May 1918 at the age of 32
Ship sunk by U-55, 5 miles WSW of Trevose Head
Interred: St Minver / St Minifrida Cemetery
Local memorial: Uig, Timsgarry
Had previously been torpedoed in the Mediterranean
Angus was one of the children of Murdo (1847) and Marion (1848), the others being Ann (1881), Finlay (1879), Isabella (1883), Kenneth (1888), Kirsty (1877), Margaret (1884) and Marion (1892)
His brother Kenneth served in the RNR, but survived the war.
Stornoway Gazette, 7 June 1918
Quite a gloom was cast over the whole district when the mail last Thursday morning brought intelligence to Murdo Maciver, 4 Geshader, that his son Angus had lost hid life on the 16th May through Hun barbarity, his ship being torpedoed somewhere between the Bay of Biscay and the English Channel. The steamer, which was sunk without warning, broke in two and floundered in forty seconds, it being impossible to lower any boats in such a short time. Unfortunately, eight members of the crew lost their lives, including the master, the second mate, chief and third engineer, Angus, another A.P., and two firemen. Angus was a general favourite with old and young. In his youth, he served as a monitor in Lochcroistean School with the utmost satisfaction to all concerned. He had been following a seafaring life for the past two or three years and had been torpedoed once before. The steamer he was serving on had been torpedoed in the Med off the Aegean Coast in August last year. Angus was on look-out at the time but saw the torpedo coming and escaped being thrown overboard. His crew at that time were picked up and landed by a French destroyer. The sympathy of the whole community goes out to the aged parents, brother and sisters in their bereavement
Donald Macdonald, 20 Crowlista
Seaman DONALD MACDONALD
Last address in Lewis: 20 Crowlista,
Son of Donald and Margaret Macdonald, of 20, Crowlista
Service unit: Merchant Marine, SS Windsor Hall
Service number: 3911/A
Date of death: 17 January 1918 at the age of 28
Ship sunk by torpedo
Memorial: Chatham Naval Memorial, panel 30
Mentioned on family gravestone in Ardroil Cemetery, Lewis
Local memorial: Uig, Timsgarry
Donald appears in the 1891 census, aged 2, the son of Donald (40) and Margaret (29), and brother of Duncan (6 months).
His brothers Duncan and Murdo both served in the Seaforth Highlanders and were injured during the war.
Last address in Lewis: 20 Crowlista,
Son of Donald and Margaret Macdonald, of 20, Crowlista
Service unit: Merchant Marine, SS Windsor Hall
Service number: 3911/A
Date of death: 17 January 1918 at the age of 28
Ship sunk by torpedo
Memorial: Chatham Naval Memorial, panel 30
Mentioned on family gravestone in Ardroil Cemetery, Lewis
Local memorial: Uig, Timsgarry
Donald appears in the 1891 census, aged 2, the son of Donald (40) and Margaret (29), and brother of Duncan (6 months).
His brothers Duncan and Murdo both served in the Seaforth Highlanders and were injured during the war.
Norman Maciver, 4 Breaclet, Great Bernera
Wireless Operator NORMAN MACIVER
Tormod Thormoid Bhig"
Last address in Lewis: 4 Breaclet, Great Bernera
Son of Norman and Mary Maciver
Service unit: Merchant Marine, SS Ben Lomond (aka Turnbridge)
Date of birth: 25 December 1897
Date of death: 7 July 1918 at the age of 21
Ship sunk by U-92, 30 miles SE of Daunts Rock, en route from Seville to Ardrossan
Memorial: Tower Hill Memorial,
Mentioned on family gravestone in Bosta Cemetery, Great Bernera
Local memorial: Great Bernera
Had gone south to Glasgow at age 18 to study wireless telegraphy, and obtained a first-class certificate.
His brother John served in the Seaforth Highlanders, but was discharged wounded in 1917.
Norman appears in the 1901 census aged 3, at home with his parents Norman (35) and Mary (34) as well as siblings John (5) and Ann (1). He was the second of eight children, the others (born after April 1901) were Katie Mary (1901), Malcolm (1903), Donald Murdo (1905), Norman (1908) and Mary (1911).
Stornoway Gazette
It is presumed that Mr Norman Maciver, son of Mr and Mrs N Maciver, 4 Breaclet, lost his life on the 7th July, when the ship on which he was wireless operator, was unk off the Irish coast. It is sad beyond words to think that such a young life has been suddenly cut off at the outset of a career so full of happy prospects of usefulness and success, and with the sorrowing parents, brothers and sisters, his many friends mourn the loss of a young man, whose charming personality was a joy to all who knew him. In his boyhood Norman Maciver was most popular with his companions by whom, as well as by his teachers, he was held in affectionate esteem. He was a lad of parts and having made up his mind to continue his education, he was much disappointed when circumstances prevented his entering the Nicolson Institute. His disappointment made him all the more determined to get on through some other avenue, as later events proved. For a time after leaving school he was on the staff of the local post-office. Here his civility to the public, his genial courtesy and kindliness of disposition, won for him the respect and confidence of all classes in the community. In August 1916, he entered the Glasgow Institute of the North British Wireless Schools and in April of the following year he passed the Postmaster-General's examination and was awarded a first-class certificate. He then joined the Marconi Company's service.
To the parents, brothers and sisters the utmost sympathy is extended in the loss of a most dutiful and devoted son and brother of whom not only they but the whole district had reason to be proud.
Tormod Thormoid Bhig"
Last address in Lewis: 4 Breaclet, Great Bernera
Son of Norman and Mary Maciver
Service unit: Merchant Marine, SS Ben Lomond (aka Turnbridge)
Date of birth: 25 December 1897
Date of death: 7 July 1918 at the age of 21
Ship sunk by U-92, 30 miles SE of Daunts Rock, en route from Seville to Ardrossan
Memorial: Tower Hill Memorial,
Mentioned on family gravestone in Bosta Cemetery, Great Bernera
Local memorial: Great Bernera
Had gone south to Glasgow at age 18 to study wireless telegraphy, and obtained a first-class certificate.
His brother John served in the Seaforth Highlanders, but was discharged wounded in 1917.
Norman appears in the 1901 census aged 3, at home with his parents Norman (35) and Mary (34) as well as siblings John (5) and Ann (1). He was the second of eight children, the others (born after April 1901) were Katie Mary (1901), Malcolm (1903), Donald Murdo (1905), Norman (1908) and Mary (1911).
Stornoway Gazette
It is presumed that Mr Norman Maciver, son of Mr and Mrs N Maciver, 4 Breaclet, lost his life on the 7th July, when the ship on which he was wireless operator, was unk off the Irish coast. It is sad beyond words to think that such a young life has been suddenly cut off at the outset of a career so full of happy prospects of usefulness and success, and with the sorrowing parents, brothers and sisters, his many friends mourn the loss of a young man, whose charming personality was a joy to all who knew him. In his boyhood Norman Maciver was most popular with his companions by whom, as well as by his teachers, he was held in affectionate esteem. He was a lad of parts and having made up his mind to continue his education, he was much disappointed when circumstances prevented his entering the Nicolson Institute. His disappointment made him all the more determined to get on through some other avenue, as later events proved. For a time after leaving school he was on the staff of the local post-office. Here his civility to the public, his genial courtesy and kindliness of disposition, won for him the respect and confidence of all classes in the community. In August 1916, he entered the Glasgow Institute of the North British Wireless Schools and in April of the following year he passed the Postmaster-General's examination and was awarded a first-class certificate. He then joined the Marconi Company's service.
To the parents, brothers and sisters the utmost sympathy is extended in the loss of a most dutiful and devoted son and brother of whom not only they but the whole district had reason to be proud.
Murdo Macdonald, 29 Tolsta Chaolais
Seaman MURDO MACDONALD
Last address in Lewis: 29 Tolsta Chaolais
Son of James and Ann Macdonald, 29 Tolsta Chaolais.
Service unit: Merchant Navy
Date of death: 17 June 1918 at the age of 22
Interred: Tolsta Chaolais cemetery
Murdo appears in the 1901 census, aged 5, the son of James (39) and Annie (34) and brother of Maggie (10), Donald J (9), Mary A (7) and Agnes (1).
Last address in Lewis: 29 Tolsta Chaolais
Son of James and Ann Macdonald, 29 Tolsta Chaolais.
Service unit: Merchant Navy
Date of death: 17 June 1918 at the age of 22
Interred: Tolsta Chaolais cemetery
Murdo appears in the 1901 census, aged 5, the son of James (39) and Annie (34) and brother of Maggie (10), Donald J (9), Mary A (7) and Agnes (1).
Donald Macaulay, 7A Tolsta Chaolais
Seaman DONALD MACAULAY
Last address in Lewis: 7A Tolsta Chaolais
Son of John & Ann Macaulay, 7A Tolsta Chaolais
Service unit: Merchant Marine, SS Induna
Date of death: 1 March 1915 at the age of 30
Drowned after falling overboard from SS Induna on a voyage from Sydney to Norfolk Island
Local memorial: Tolsta Chaolais Memorial
Donald appears in the 1901 census at the home of his parents John (46) and Annie (45) with siblings Kenneth (21), Duncan (12), Maggie M (9), Marion (7), John (5) and Mary B. (3).
Last address in Lewis: 7A Tolsta Chaolais
Son of John & Ann Macaulay, 7A Tolsta Chaolais
Service unit: Merchant Marine, SS Induna
Date of death: 1 March 1915 at the age of 30
Drowned after falling overboard from SS Induna on a voyage from Sydney to Norfolk Island
Local memorial: Tolsta Chaolais Memorial
Donald appears in the 1901 census at the home of his parents John (46) and Annie (45) with siblings Kenneth (21), Duncan (12), Maggie M (9), Marion (7), John (5) and Mary B. (3).
William Macdonald, 18 Garenin
Seaman WILLIAM MACDONALD
Last address in Lewis: 18 Garenin
Son of John McDonald, of 18 Garenin, Carloway, Stornoway, and the late Mary McDonald.
Born at Govan.
Service unit: Merchant Marine, SS Normandiet
Date of death: 21 April 1918 at the age of 27
Ship sunk by U-91, 34 miles SW of the Calf of Man
Memorial: Tower Hill Memorial,
William was born and grew up away from Lewis; however, the CWGC notes the address for his next-of-kin as living at 18 Garenin, hence his inclusion on this site.
Last address in Lewis: 18 Garenin
Son of John McDonald, of 18 Garenin, Carloway, Stornoway, and the late Mary McDonald.
Born at Govan.
Service unit: Merchant Marine, SS Normandiet
Date of death: 21 April 1918 at the age of 27
Ship sunk by U-91, 34 miles SW of the Calf of Man
Memorial: Tower Hill Memorial,
William was born and grew up away from Lewis; however, the CWGC notes the address for his next-of-kin as living at 18 Garenin, hence his inclusion on this site.
John Macdonald, 34 South Shawbost
Seaman JOHN MACDONALD
Last address in Lewis: 34 South Shawbost
Brother of Donald McDonald, of 16, Clyde St., Dumbarton. Native of Shawbost, Stornoway.
Service unit: Merchant Marine, HMS Partridge
Service number: 3478B
Date of birth: 1 April 1885
Date of death: 14 February 1915 at the age of 31
Drowned when cutter was upset by HMS Sutlej
Memorial: Chatham Naval Memorial, panel 14,
John appears in the 1901 census at 39 South Shawbost, aged 13, the son of Neil (57) and Mary (60) and brother of Malcolm (18).
It would appear that his brother Malcolm drowned in 1915, serving in the RNR.
Last address in Lewis: 34 South Shawbost
Brother of Donald McDonald, of 16, Clyde St., Dumbarton. Native of Shawbost, Stornoway.
Service unit: Merchant Marine, HMS Partridge
Service number: 3478B
Date of birth: 1 April 1885
Date of death: 14 February 1915 at the age of 31
Drowned when cutter was upset by HMS Sutlej
Memorial: Chatham Naval Memorial, panel 14,
John appears in the 1901 census at 39 South Shawbost, aged 13, the son of Neil (57) and Mary (60) and brother of Malcolm (18).
It would appear that his brother Malcolm drowned in 1915, serving in the RNR.
Isaac Campbell, 33 North Bragar
Picture courtesy National Archives
ISAAC CAMPBELL
Last address in Lewis: 33 North Bragar
Son of Murdo and Mary Campbell, brother of Malcolm, Angus and Norman Campbell.
Service unit: Merchant Navy
Date of death: 1917
Lost at sea due to enemy action
Returned from Canada to join RNR, ended up in Merchant Navy
Isaac appears in the 1901 census at 33 North Bragar, aged 14, the son of Murdo (55) and Mary (48) and brother of Mary (25), Marion (23), Annie (18), Eric (17), Joan (9), Angus (7) and Norman (4).
His brother Angus served in the RNR; Norman was in the Seaforths and Malcolm in the Forestry Corps.
Stornoway Gazette
Intimation was recently received by Mr M. Campbell, 33 North Bragar, that his son Isaac was lost at sea through enemy action. Isaac, who emigrated to Canada some ten years ago, was employed by the Tramway department of Fort William (Ontario) Corporation. He threw up his situation and proceeded to the Mother Country with the intention of joining the RNR, but matters had been otherwise ordained, and he took seafaring as his career, as he was accustomed to this line of life on the Pacific coast. He was only 30 years of age; of sterling uprightness of character; a most dutiful and loving son and brother; a genial and true friend; and a general favourite with all who knew him. the deepest sympathy is extended to his bereaved parents, brothers, and sisters in their great sorrow. Recently, a sister of deceased died in Winnipeg, Canada. Mr Campbell has got other three sons serving King and country, namely, Malcolm (in France), Angus (RNR) and Norman, who took part in the great fight for Hill 60, and is now in a convalescent hom. Mention may also be made of the fact that these four brothers met at home in August 1916, a family reunion that will doubtless often be called to remembrance by the sorrowing parents in this sore trial.
Donald Macdonald, 39 Lower Shader
Seaman DONALD MACDONALD
Last address in Lewis: 39 Lower Shader,
Son of Norman and Christy Macdonald, of 39, Lower Shader, Barvas.
Service unit: Merchant Marine, SS Moresby
Service number: 3825/A
Date of death: 28 November 1916 at the age of 27
Ship sunk by U-39 north of Alexandria, Egypt
Memorial: Chatham Naval Memorial, panel 18
Local memorial: North Lewis, Borve
His brother Angus served in the RNR and Norman was in the Cameron Highlanders.
Last address in Lewis: 39 Lower Shader,
Son of Norman and Christy Macdonald, of 39, Lower Shader, Barvas.
Service unit: Merchant Marine, SS Moresby
Service number: 3825/A
Date of death: 28 November 1916 at the age of 27
Ship sunk by U-39 north of Alexandria, Egypt
Memorial: Chatham Naval Memorial, panel 18
Local memorial: North Lewis, Borve
His brother Angus served in the RNR and Norman was in the Cameron Highlanders.
John Smith, 15 Ballantrushal
Seaman JOHN SMITH
Last address in Lewis: 15 Ballantrushal
Son of John and Isabella Smith
Service unit: Merchant Marine
Date of death: 25 November 1915 at the age of 17
Accidentally killed in Australia
Local memorial: North Lewis, Borve
John appears in the 1901 census at 15 Ballantrushal, he is aged 2. He is one of the children of John and Isabella Smith (45); Mary (8), Cath (5), Mordina (3), John (2) and John (10 months). Other siblings, present at the time, are Bella (24), Janet (16), Dolina (13) and Alexander (12).
His brother John was a sergeant major in the Seaforths and was severely gassed; he survived the war. His brother Alexander was killed in action in 1918, having also served in the Seaforths.
Last address in Lewis: 15 Ballantrushal
Son of John and Isabella Smith
Service unit: Merchant Marine
Date of death: 25 November 1915 at the age of 17
Accidentally killed in Australia
Local memorial: North Lewis, Borve
John appears in the 1901 census at 15 Ballantrushal, he is aged 2. He is one of the children of John and Isabella Smith (45); Mary (8), Cath (5), Mordina (3), John (2) and John (10 months). Other siblings, present at the time, are Bella (24), Janet (16), Dolina (13) and Alexander (12).
His brother John was a sergeant major in the Seaforths and was severely gassed; he survived the war. His brother Alexander was killed in action in 1918, having also served in the Seaforths.
Donald Murray, 31 Swainbost
Seaman DONALD MURRAY
Last address in Lewis: 31 Swainbost
Son of Angus Murray, 31 Swainbost
Service unit: Merchant Marine, SS Saint Jerome
Service number: 140539
Date of death: 31 December 1917 at the age of 26
Went missing, presumed drowned at Curtis Bay, Baltimore
Stornoway Gazette
Mr Angus Murray, 31 Swainbost, has received intimation that his son Donald, who was a sailor on a merchant steamer, was drowned in Baltimore harbour at the end of December 1917. He was ashore buying some clothing and on returning to the steamer he slipped off the wharf, the whole place being one sheet of ice at the time.
Donald was for some time mail driver between Ness and Stornoway, before the advent of the motorcar, and was a great favourite on the entire route. Much sympathy is extended to his parents, brothers and sisters in their bereavement.
Last address in Lewis: 31 Swainbost
Son of Angus Murray, 31 Swainbost
Service unit: Merchant Marine, SS Saint Jerome
Service number: 140539
Date of death: 31 December 1917 at the age of 26
Went missing, presumed drowned at Curtis Bay, Baltimore
Stornoway Gazette
Mr Angus Murray, 31 Swainbost, has received intimation that his son Donald, who was a sailor on a merchant steamer, was drowned in Baltimore harbour at the end of December 1917. He was ashore buying some clothing and on returning to the steamer he slipped off the wharf, the whole place being one sheet of ice at the time.
Donald was for some time mail driver between Ness and Stornoway, before the advent of the motorcar, and was a great favourite on the entire route. Much sympathy is extended to his parents, brothers and sisters in their bereavement.
John Campbell, 27 Lionel
Sailor JOHN CAMPBELL
Last address in Lewis: 27 Lionel,
Son of John and Ann Campbell (nee MacRitchie), of 27, New St., Lionel, Ness, Stornoway.
Service unit: Merchant Marine, SS Farnham
Date of death: 4 May 1917 at the age of 23
Ship sunk by U-boat, 90 miles NW of Fastnet Rock, Ireland
Memorial: Tower Hill Memorial,
Local memorial: North Lewis, Cross
John appears in the 1901 census, aged 6, at the house of his grandparents at 27 New Street, Lionel. Also present are his parents John (41) and Annie (38) as well as his siblings Donald (12), Donald (10), Henrietta, (8), Mary (4) and Annie (4 months).
His brother Donald was killed in November 1917 whilst serving in the Seaforth Highlanders.
Stornoway Gazette
Hun victim
John Campbell, 27 New Street, Lionel, has received information that his son John, who was a seaman in the Mercantile Marine, was drowned off the Irish coast, the steamer in which he was serving being torpedoed and sunk on the homeward voyage. Much sympathy is expressed for the bereaved family.
Last address in Lewis: 27 Lionel,
Son of John and Ann Campbell (nee MacRitchie), of 27, New St., Lionel, Ness, Stornoway.
Service unit: Merchant Marine, SS Farnham
Date of death: 4 May 1917 at the age of 23
Ship sunk by U-boat, 90 miles NW of Fastnet Rock, Ireland
Memorial: Tower Hill Memorial,
Local memorial: North Lewis, Cross
John appears in the 1901 census, aged 6, at the house of his grandparents at 27 New Street, Lionel. Also present are his parents John (41) and Annie (38) as well as his siblings Donald (12), Donald (10), Henrietta, (8), Mary (4) and Annie (4 months).
His brother Donald was killed in November 1917 whilst serving in the Seaforth Highlanders.
Stornoway Gazette
Hun victim
John Campbell, 27 New Street, Lionel, has received information that his son John, who was a seaman in the Mercantile Marine, was drowned off the Irish coast, the steamer in which he was serving being torpedoed and sunk on the homeward voyage. Much sympathy is expressed for the bereaved family.
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