48191: Malcolm Mackay
Malcolm, born in 1911, was a son of Alexander and Chirsty nee Maclennan, 15 Valtos. He was described as having a "jovial disposition" and took a prominent role in organising entertainments in support of the Lewis Hospital fund.
He was a naval reservist and lost his life during WW2 at the age of 31, while serving on HMS Avenger, which was attacked and sunk by U-155. His name appears on Chatham Naval Memorial which commemorates those members of the Royal Navy who lost their lives at sea and whose bodies were never recovered.
Details
- Record Type:
- Person
- Also Known As:
- Calum a Chreagan
- Date Of Birth:
- 27 Jun 1911
- Date of Death:
- 15 Nov 1942
- Gender:
- Male
- Brothers Keeper Reference:
- CEU 1847
- Record Maintained by:
- CEU
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