Philip Macleod, Golf House, Stenish

Saddler PHILIP MACLEOD
Last address in Lewis: Golf House Stenish,
Son of Roderick McLeod, of Sandwick Hill, North St., Stornoway, Isle of Lewis.
Service unit: 123rd Bty. 28th Bde. Royal Field Artillery
Service number: 54183
Enlisted at Richmond, Yorkshire
Date of death: 26 August 1914 at the age of 27
Killed in action
Interred: Troisville Communal Cemetery, Sp. Mem
Local memorial: Lewis War Memorial
Killed during retreat from Mons.
First Lewisman to fall in the War

Philip is shown in the 1891 census at 8 North Road, Skipsea, Yorkshire. He is aged 3, the son of Roderick (36) and Jean (35) and brother to Christina (12), Kenneth (9), Roderick (6) and Catherine (3 months).

His brothers Roderick and Kenneth both served in the Royal Navy; his brother Angus was in the Ross Mountain Battery.

Thomas Macleod, 14 Stenish

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.

Malcolm Macleod, 14 Stenish

Private MALCOLM MACLEOD
Last address in Lewis: 14 Stenish,
Son of James and Isabella Macleod, of 14, Steinish, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis.
Service unit: C Coy 6th Seaforth Highlanders
Service number: S/17739
Enlisted at Fort George
Date of death: 23 March 1918 at the age of 20
Killed in action
Memorial: Arras Memorial, Bay 8
Local memorial: Lewis War Memorial

Malcolm is shown in the 1901 census as a 3-year old at 6 Stenish, the son of James (42, crofter) and Isabella (35). His siblings were Annabella (12), George (10), Thomas (8), Alexander J (5) and Murdina (9 months).

His brother Thomas died in hospital in Canada in September 1919, after serving with the Canadians. 

Stornoway Gazette
We regret to announce that news has been received by Mr James Macleod, 10 Steinish, Stornoway, of the death in action of his son, Pte Malcolm Macleod. The deceased was twenty years of age, and had served in France for over a year with the Seaforths. Last autumn he was wounded, and spent some weeks in a French hospital, but on recovering was sent back to his regiment. Much sympathy is felt in the district for the sorrowing relatives. The following letter has been received by Mr Macleod from a Lieut. in the regiment with which Malcolm served.

"Dear Mrs Macleod, it is with the deepest regret that I have to inform you of the death of your son, who was killed in action on 23rd March 1918. Your son was one of the finest soldiers we had in C Company, always willing and obliging and never finding anything too hard for him to do. He was a universal favourite amongst his comrades, and I can secure you of the deepest sympathy of every officer and man in C Company in your great bereavement."

Also mentioned in this tribute to Nicolson Institute Old Boys

Malcolm Maciver, 7 Stenish

Leading boatman MALCOLM MACIVER
Last address in Lewis: 7 Stenish
Son of Kenneth and Henrietta MacLeod MacIver, of 12, Branahuie, Stornoway;
Husband of Annie MacIver, of 7, Steinish, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis.
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMS Jupiter
Service number: 225994
Date of birth: 20 June 1867
Date of death: 29 January 1916 at the age of 48
Died in Mediterranean
Interred: Port Said War Memorial Cemetery, grave J. 17
Local memorial: Branahuie / Melbost

Malcolm appears in the 1871 census, aged 3, at home in Branahuie with his parents Kenneth (39) and Henrietta (30) as well as his siblings Margaret (4) and Donald (1 month). A brother John is aged 4 in the 1881 census.

His father Kenneth served in the RNR Trawler Section and survived the war. 

John Macarthur, 6 Stenish

Private JOHN MACARTHUR
Last address in Lewis: 6 Stenish,
Son of Mrs. Anne MacArthur, of 6, Stenish, Stornoway, Ross-shire.
Service unit: 7th Seaforth Highlanders
Service number: S/10847
Enlisted at Stornoway
Date of death: 6 December 1916 at the age of 25
Killed in action in France
Interred: Faubourg d'Amiens Cemetery, Arras, grave II. A. 1
Local memorial: Lewis War Memorial

Malcolm Macdonald, 3 Stenish

Sergeant MALCOLM MACDONALD
Last address in Lewis: 3 Stenish,
Son of Angus Macdonald
Service unit: 49th Canadian Infantry (Alberta Regiment)
Service number: 432945
Date of death: 22 September 1916 at the age of 29
Killed in action
Interred: St Sever Cemetery, B. 17. 36
Local memorial: Lewis War Memorial
Was killed while trying to rescue wounded comrade

Date of birth: 12 November 1886
Height: 5 ft 10 in
Complexion: Fair
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Dark brown
Religion: Presbyterian
Trade / occupation: Blacksmith

Volunteered at Attatasea Landing on 27 January 1915

The 1901 census finds Malcolm aged 14, at home with his parents Angus (46) and Mary (42) as well as his siblings Andrew (10), Kenneth (8), Alexander (6) and Angus (2). The 1891 census adds Allan (then aged 8) and Donald (6) to the family.

He was one of six brothers who served in the war. Andrew was in the Seaforths; Alexander died of disease whilst in the Artillery; Kenneth was in the Scots Guards; Donald was a diver in the Royal Navy, and Angus served in the Trawler section of the Royal Naval Reserve.

Alexander Macdonald, 3 Stenish

Private ALEX MACDONALD
Last address in Lewis: 3 Stenish,
Son of Angus and Mary Macdonald
Service unit: Y Guards TM Bty, Royal Field Artillery
Service number: 179588
Enlisted at Dingwall, Ross-shire.
Date of death: 13 May 1917
Died of fever in France
Interred: Heilly Station Cemetery, Mericourt L'Abbe, grave VI. F. 24.
Local memorial: Lewis War Memorial

The 1901 census finds Alexander aged 6, at home with his parents Angus (46) and Mary (42) as well as his siblings Malcolm (14), Andrew (10), Kenneth (8) and Angus (2). The 1891 census adds Allan (then aged 8) and Donald (6) to the family.

He was one of six brothers who served in the war. Andrew was in the Seaforths; Malcolm was killed, serving with the Canadians; Kenneth was in the Scots Guards; Donald was a diver in the Royal Navy, and Angus served in the Trawler section of the Royal Naval Reserve.