54692: Donald Macleod

Dòmhnall Ruairidh Ruairidh

Donald (1915-1943) was a son of Roderick Macleod and Roderickina Macmillan, 39b Balallan. He went to Peru in 1934. Donald returned to Lewis to join the Merchant Navy during the Second World War and was drowned when his ship, the SS St Sunniva, was lost with all hands.

Donald's name is commemorated on the Stornoway War Memorial and the Tower Hill Memorial, London.

Details
Record Type:
Person
Date Of Birth:
20 Jul 1915
Date of Death:
22 Jan 1943
Gender:
Male
Brothers Keeper Reference:
CECL 1876
Occupation:
Merchant Seaman
Record Maintained by:
CECL