49445: Donald Macleod
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Donald (1909-1991) was a son of Donald Macleod and Margaret Macrae, 11 Cromore.
The family later moved to Hillside House, Caros, Cromore.
On 21 November 1927 he enrolled in the Royal Naval Reserve, Service Number AX14193 and re-enrolled under BX8798 and CX7700. His records indicate that he was 5ft 10in tall with dark hair, brown/grey eyes and a fresh complexion. Donald was a fisherman on Stornoway registered fishing boats, The Chasy, the Constance, the Thistle, and the Columbine. He was Mobilised on August 27, 1939 and served in the Royal Navy throughout the Second World War. Donald was based at HMS Europa engaged in Minesweeping and later at Stornoway. He was granted Agricultural Leave in Cromore in 1942, 1943 and 1945. He is mentioned in Roll of Honour: Pairc, Second World War.
In Lochs, in 1941, he married Mary Ann Macarthur, 2 Crossbost. Donald and Mary Ann settled at 27 Crossbost and they had four children.
Details
- Record Type:
- Person
- Also Known As:
- Doilean
- Date Of Birth:
- 13 Sep 1909
- Date of Death:
- 1991
- Gender:
- Male
- Brothers Keeper Reference:
- CEP 3949
- Occupation:
- Royal Naval Reservist
- Record Maintained by:
- CEP