24828: Malcolm Macleod
Malcolm Macleod (1920-2003) son of Angus Macleod and Isabella Mackenzie, 9b Laxay was a gunner with the Royal Navy during the Second World War. He served with the North Patrol in the South Atlantic and in the Normandy landings. On VE Day, Malcolm was in Dover on a minesweeper, preparing to go to Norway to open another front. He was in the Merchant Navy after the War.
He married Christina Buchanan, 11 Brenish, Uig and they had a family.
Malcolm was the Tenant of 9b Laxay.
Details
- Record Type:
- Person
- Also Known As:
- Caidh Ardaidh
- Date Of Birth:
- 1920
- Date of Death:
- 10 Mar 2003
- Gender:
- Male
- Brothers Keeper Reference:
- CECL 4031
- Occupation:
- Weaver
- Record Maintained by:
- CECL
Related Media
Family at 10 Laxay
Hay making at Laxay
Knockiandue School Group, 1930s
Laxay outing to Uig
Laxay wedding
Malcolm Macleod, 9b Laxay in Naval uniform
Sheep shearing at 10 Laxay
Tug of War team