62418: Donald Macleod
Dòmhnall Iain Choinnich
Donald Macleod (born 1906) was a son of John Macleod and Louise Macmillan, 3 Marvig.
On 11 August 1924 he enrolled in the Royal Naval Reserve, Service Number A11854 and re-enrolled under B7459, C6659 and D6218. His records indicate that he was 5ft 6in tall with fair hair, blue eyes and a fresh complexion. Donald was a fisherman on Stornoway registered fishing boats, including the Alma Boyd, the Norna, the Trust and the Starlight Rays, until Mobilisation on March 31, 1939. He served with the Royal Navy during the Second World War and was based at HMS Rooke, HMS Spartiate, HMS Fortitude and HMS Orlando whilst working on Boom Defence. Donald is mentioned in Roll of Honour: Pairc, Second World War.
In Lochs, in 1939, he married Catherine Mary Macleod, 14 Cromore. Donald and Catherine Mary settled at 6 Marvig and they had four children.
Details
- Record Type:
- Person
- Also Known As:
- Dòmhnall Sheonaidh
- Date Of Birth:
- 4 Jun 1906
- Gender:
- Male
- Brothers Keeper Reference:
- CEP 5213
- Occupation:
- Fisherman; Royal Naval Reservist; Royal Naval Seaman
- Record Maintained by:
- CEP
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