tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60463312614624434302024-03-19T16:26:04.139+00:00Outer Hebrides losses in the Second World WarInformation on casualties from Harris, Uist and Barra (excluding Lewis)ADBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17737746983905368038noreply@blogger.comBlogger211125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6046331261462443430.post-16730958075643271762013-12-08T18:40:00.000+00:002013-12-08T18:40:14.512+00:00Michael Andrew Sinclair, Vatersay<b>Able Seaman MICHAEL ANDREW SINCLAIR</b><br />
<i>Michael Dhonnchaidh Mhóir</i><br />
Son of Duncan and Kate Sinclair, of Castlebay, Isle of Barra.<br />
Last known address: Vatersay<br />Service unit: Merchant Navy, SS St Sunniva<br />
Date of death: 22 January 1943 at the age of 21<br />
Memorial: Tower Hill Memorial, panel 91<br />
Local memorial: Barra & Vatersay
ADBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17737746983905368038noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6046331261462443430.post-35273962260879926342013-12-08T18:35:00.002+00:002013-12-08T18:35:47.257+00:00Charles William Page, Leanish, Barra<b>Private CHARLES WILLIAM PAGE<br />
</b>Son of L. Page; husband of Christina Page, of Castlebay, Isle of Barra.<br />
Last known address in Barra: Leanish<br />
Service unit: 5th Hampshires<br />
Service number: 5505969<br />
Date of death: 17 July 1944 at the age of 22<br />
Interred: St Manvieu War Cemetery, Cheux, X. E. 20<br />
Local memorial: Barra & Vatersay
ADBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17737746983905368038noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6046331261462443430.post-24202751112965547252013-12-08T18:33:00.000+00:002013-12-08T18:33:15.114+00:00Neil Morrison, Northbay, Barra<b>Steward NEIL MORRISON<br />
</b><i>Am Béiceir</i><br />
Husband of Mary Morrison, of Oban, Argyllshire.<br />
Last known address in Barra: Northbay<br />
Service unit: Merchant Navy, SS Baron Carnegie<br />
Date of death: 11 June 1941 at the age of 40<br />Ship sunk by aerial bombardment 15 miles W of St Davids Head<br />
Memorial: Tower Hill Memorial, panel 14<br />
Local memorial: Barra & Vatersay
ADBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17737746983905368038noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6046331261462443430.post-21643429605499127072013-12-08T18:30:00.001+00:002013-12-08T18:30:56.408+00:00Charles Mcshane, Ardveenish, Barra<b>Second Engineer Officer CHARLES MACSHANE<br />
</b>Son of John and Agnes McShane, of Carnlough, Co. Antrim, Northern Ireland;<br />
Husband of Katie A. McShane, Glasgow.<br />
Last known address in Barra: Ardveenish<br />
Service unit: Merchant Navy, SS Emerald<br />
Ship sunk by E-boats SE of Beachy Head<br />
Date of death: 31 January 1944 at the age of 28<br />
Memorial: Tower Hill Memorial, panel 37<br />
Local memorial: Barra & Vatersay
ADBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17737746983905368038noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6046331261462443430.post-59390487243265534502013-12-08T18:27:00.001+00:002013-12-08T18:27:32.907+00:00Neil Macpherson, Northbay, Barra<b>Flight Sergeant NEIL MACPHERSON</b><br />
<i>Neily A'Choddy</i><br />
Son of John and Elizabeth MacPherson, of North Bay, Isle of Barra.<br />
Last known address in Barra: Northbay<br />
Service unit: 502 Sqdn Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve<br />
Service number: 1553515<br />
Date of death: 23 June 1944 at the age of 22<br />
Memorial: Runnymede Memorial, panel 220<br />
Local memorial: Barra & Vatersay
ADBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17737746983905368038noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6046331261462443430.post-68419999454996695672013-12-08T18:24:00.003+00:002013-12-08T18:24:58.136+00:00Rory Joseph Macneil, Kentangaval, Barra<b>Able Seaman RORY JOSEPH MACNEIL</b><br />
<i>Ruairidh, Annag A'Phadaidh</i><br />
Son of Annie MacNeil; adopted son and nephew of Mary MacDougall, of Castlebay, Isle of Barra.<br />
Last known address in Barra: Kentangaval<br />
Service unit: Merchant Navy, MV Swedru<br />
Date of death: 16 April 1941 at the age of 21<br />
Ship sunk through aerial bombardment 200 miles W of Malin Head<br />
Memorial: Tower Hill Memorial, panel 105<br />
Local memorial: Barra & VatersayADBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17737746983905368038noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6046331261462443430.post-50014195732762591582013-12-08T18:21:00.001+00:002013-12-08T18:21:09.288+00:00Roderick Macneil, Tangasdale, Barra<b>Able Seaman RODERICK MACNEIL</b><br />
<i>Ruairidh A'Stéinoire</i><br />
Son of Neil and Catherine MacNeil, of Tangasdale, Isle of Barra.<br />
Last known address in Barra: Tangasdale<br />
Service unit: Merchant Navy, SS Empire Mermaid<br />
Date of death: 27 March 1941 at the age of 29<br />
Ship sunk through aerial bombardment 30 miles E of Rockall<br />
Memorial: Tower Hill Memorial, panel 43<br />
Local memorial: Barra & VatersayADBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17737746983905368038noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6046331261462443430.post-65297882920309584432013-12-08T18:16:00.004+00:002013-12-08T18:16:57.814+00:00Neil Macneil, Castlebay, Barra<b>Sailor NEIL MACNEIL</b><br />
Son of Neil and Kate MacNeil, of Castlebay, Isle of Barra.<br />
Last known address in Barra: Castlebay<br />
Service unit: Merchant Navy, SS Shrewsbury<br />
Date of death: 12 February 1941 at the age of 21<br />
Memorial: Tower Hill Memorial, panel 97<br />
Local memorial: Barra & VatersayADBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17737746983905368038noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6046331261462443430.post-36760975034891862522013-12-08T18:15:00.001+00:002013-12-08T18:15:39.480+00:00Michael Macneil, Horve, Barra<b>Master MICHAEL MACNEIL</b><br />
<i>Ruairidh Aonghais Ruaidh Iain Bhig</i><br />
Husband of Marion McNeil, of Montrose, Angus.<br />
Last known address in Barra: Horve<br />
Service unit: Merchant Navy, SS Belford<br />
Date of death: 1 December 1941 at the age of 43<br />
Interred: Borve (St Brendan's) RC Burial Ground<br />
Local memorial: Barra & VatersayADBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17737746983905368038noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6046331261462443430.post-67413510012417571912013-12-08T17:13:00.000+00:002013-12-08T17:13:16.290+00:00Michael Macneil, Tangasdale, Barra<b>Able Seaman MICHAEL MACNEIL</b><br />
<i>"Mickie na Doit"</i><br />
Son of Donald and Kate MacNeil, of Tangasdal.<br />
Last known address in Barra: Tangusdale<br />
Service unit: Merchant Navy, MV Tarantia<br />
Date of death: 22 August 1944 at the age of 21<br />
Interred: Borve (St Brendan's) RC Burial Ground<br />
Local memorial: Barra & Vatersay<br />
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<img border="0" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2650/3727178770_b8f21f0ff6.jpg" /> ADBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17737746983905368038noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6046331261462443430.post-48044569760917131502013-12-08T17:10:00.001+00:002013-12-08T17:10:27.825+00:00Malcolm Macneil, Ardmhor, Barra<b>Senior Ordinary Seaman MALCOLM MACNEIL</b><br />
<i>Calum Mhurchaidh Thormaid</i><br />
Son of Murdoch and Isabella McNeil, of Castlebay, Isle of Barra.<br />
Last known address in Barra: Ardmhor<br />
Service unit: Merchant Navy, SS Empire Garden<br />
Date of death: 25 November 1946 at the age of 19<br />
Memorial: Tower Hill Memorial, panel 41<br />
Local memorial: Barra & VatersayADBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17737746983905368038noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6046331261462443430.post-49242409008194953642013-12-08T17:09:00.000+00:002013-12-08T17:09:17.940+00:00Malcolm Macneil, Bruernish, Barra<b>Able Seaman MALCOLM MACNEIL</b><br />
<i>Calum Iagain Mhicheil Bhig </i><br />
Last known address in Barra: Bruernish<br />
Service unit: Merchant Navy<br />
Date of death: not known<br />
Local memorial: Barra & VatersayADBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17737746983905368038noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6046331261462443430.post-60604561183159935262013-12-08T17:07:00.000+00:002013-12-08T17:07:36.404+00:00Lachlan Macneil, Horve, Barra<b>Able Seaman LACHLAN MACNEIL</b><br />
<i>"Lachy", Shòmhnuill Lachlain </i><br />
Last known address in Barra: Horve<br />
Service unit: Merchant Navy, MV Benn Hann<br />
Ship sunk 10 miles NW of Campbeltown <br />
Date of death: 11 November 1941 at the age of 36<br />
Interred: Bowmore New Parish Churchyard, Islay, Sec Y, jnt grave 1<br />
Local memorial: Barra & VatersayADBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17737746983905368038noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6046331261462443430.post-9902447722155149132013-12-08T17:03:00.000+00:002013-12-08T17:03:00.552+00:00JOhn Angus Macneil, Allasdale, Barra<b>Guardsman JOHN ANGUS MACNEIL</b><br />
<i>Sìm Iain Aonghais Ruairidh</i><br />
Son of Roderick and Marion Macneil, of Allasdale, Isle of Barra.<br />
Last known address in Barra: Allasdale<br />
Service unit: 1st Scots Guards<br />
Service number: 2697296<br />
Date of death: 29 April 1943 at the age of 25<br />
Interred: Massicault War Cemetery, V. N. 18<br />
Local memorial: Barra & VatersayADBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17737746983905368038noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6046331261462443430.post-16208422564543849072013-12-08T17:01:00.001+00:002013-12-08T17:01:56.166+00:00Donald Archibald Macneil, Castlebay, Barra<b>Able Seaman DONALD ARCHIBALD MACNEIL</b><br />
<i>Dòmhnull Eairdsidh Sheonaidh Màiri</i><br />
Son of John and Mary MacNeil, of Castlebay, Isle of Barra.<br />
Last known address in Barra: Castlebay<br />
Service unit: Merchant Navy, SS Tredinnick<br />
Ship sunk by Italian submarine Pietro Calvi at 27N 49W<br />
Date of death: 25 March 1942 at the age of 20<br />
Memorial: Tower Hill Memorial, panel 110<br />
Local memorial: Barra & VatersayADBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17737746983905368038noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6046331261462443430.post-76693887861156887182013-12-08T16:56:00.001+00:002013-12-08T16:56:33.062+00:00Donald Macneil, Brevig, Barra<b>Able Seaman DONALD MACNEIL</b><br />
<i>"Paddy" Peigi Iain Uilleam </i><br />
Son of Roderick and Margaret MacNeil, of Castlebay, Isle of Barra.<br />
Last known address in Barra: Brevig<br />
Service unit: Merchant Navy, SS Southern Empress<br />
Date of death: 13 October 1942 at the age of 28<br />
Ship sunk northeast of Newfoundland by U-221 <br />
Memorial: Tower Hill Memorial, panel 100<br />
Local memorial: Barra & VatersayADBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17737746983905368038noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6046331261462443430.post-43430912304322826002013-12-08T16:52:00.002+00:002013-12-08T16:53:24.116+00:00Angus Macneil, Barra<b>Able Seaman ANGUS MACNEIL</b><br />
Last known address: Barra<br />
Service unit: Merchant Navy, SS Empire Ridge<br />
Date of death: 19 May 1941 at the age of 32<br />
Ship sunk 90 miles W of Bloody Foreland by U-96<br />
Memorial: Tower Hill Memorial, panel 44<br />
Local memorial: Barra & VatersayADBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17737746983905368038noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6046331261462443430.post-42669155918605958002013-12-08T16:50:00.001+00:002013-12-08T16:50:22.800+00:00Neil Maclean, Bruernish, Barra<b>Boatswain NEIL MACLEAN</b><br />
<i>Niall Iain Bhig </i><br />
Last known address in Barra: Bruernish<br />
Service unit: Merchant Navy, MV Kars<br />
Date of death: 22 February 1942 at the age of 26<br />
Memorial: Tower Hill Memorial, panel 60<br />
Local memorial: Barra & Vatersay ADBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17737746983905368038noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6046331261462443430.post-86742066210556723402013-12-08T16:49:00.001+00:002013-12-08T16:49:13.073+00:00Neil Maclean, Bogach, Barra<b>Chief Officer NEIL MACLEAN</b><br />
<i>Niall Néill Dhuibh</i><br />
Son of Neil and Flora MacLean;<br />
Husband of Mary MacLean, of Isle of Canna.<br />
Last known address in Barra: Bogach<br />
Service unit: Merchant Navy, SS Melrose<br />Ship sunk by mine off Belgian coast<br />
Date of death: 15 March 1940 at the age of 41<br />
Memorial: Tower Hill Memorial, panel 70<br />
Local memorial: Barra & VatersayADBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17737746983905368038noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6046331261462443430.post-82752998482722930542013-12-08T16:46:00.002+00:002013-12-08T16:46:35.895+00:00James William Maclean, Eoligarry, Barra<b>Sapper JAMES WILLIAM MACLEAN</b><br />
<i>Seumas "Sguiraidh" </i><br />
Son of Archibald and Kate MacLean, of Eoligary, Isle of Barra.<br />
Last known address in Barra: Eoligarry<br />
Service unit: Royal Engineers, 553 Field Coy<br />
Date of death: 30 April 1945 at the age of 20<br />
Interred: Becklingen War Cemetery, 1. D. 15<br />
Local memorial: Barra & VatersayADBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17737746983905368038noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6046331261462443430.post-91729303636950712192013-12-08T16:45:00.000+00:002013-12-08T16:45:20.941+00:00Hugh Maclean, Garrygall, Barra<b>Able Seaman HUGH MACLEAN</b><br />
<i>Eògaidh Eòin Néill Mhicheil </i><br />
Last known address in Barra: Garrygall<br />
Service unit: Merchant Navy<br />
Date of death: not known<br />
Local memorial: Barra & VatersayADBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17737746983905368038noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6046331261462443430.post-11455579740106002692013-12-08T16:37:00.003+00:002013-12-08T16:37:49.889+00:00Roderick Joseph Mackinnon, Borve, Barra<b>Sailor RODERICK JOSEPH MACKINNON</b><br />
<i>Rodaidh Dhugainn</i><br />
Son of John and Elizabeth MacKinnon, of Borve.<br />
Last known address in Barra: Borve<br />
Service: Merchant Navy, SS Polo<br />
Date of death: 18 January 1944 at the age of 21<br />
Interred: Borve (St Brendan's) RC Burial Ground<br />
Local memorial: Barra & Vatersay<br />
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<img border="0" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2535/3727173024_bb5dc6beab.jpg" /> ADBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17737746983905368038noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6046331261462443430.post-84237045208641193782013-12-08T16:35:00.000+00:002013-12-08T16:35:49.522+00:00Neil Mackinnon, Glen, Barra<b>Sailor NEIL MACKINNON</b><br />
<i>Niall "Lisy"</i><br />
Last known address in Barra: Glen<br />
Service unit: Merchant Navy<br />
Date of death: not known<br />
Local memorial: Barra & VatersayADBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17737746983905368038noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6046331261462443430.post-49941268380402027422013-12-08T16:34:00.000+00:002013-12-08T16:34:04.594+00:00Neil Mackinnon, Bruernish, Barra<b>Chief Officer NEIL MACKINNON</b><br />
<i>Niall "Dhooldaidh" </i><br />
Son of Dugald and Margaret MacKinnon, of Heanish; <br />Husband of Jane MacKinnon. of Govan, Glasgow.<br />
Last known address in Barra: Bruernish<br />
Service unit: Merchant Navy, SS Portia<br />
Date of death: 5 December 1947 at the age of 38<br />
Interred: Kirkapol Burial Ground<br />
Local memorial: Barra & VatersayADBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17737746983905368038noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6046331261462443430.post-8537980278225153522013-12-08T16:16:00.000+00:002013-12-08T16:16:24.137+00:00Michael Mackinnon, Bruernish, Barra<b>Able Seaman MICHAEL MACKINNON</b><br />
<i>Michael Dubh Mhicheil Éipeal</i><br />
Last known address in Barra: Bruernish<br />
Date of death: not known<br />
Local memorial: Barra & VatersayADBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17737746983905368038noreply@blogger.com0