Records Of The Men Of Lochbroom

78 - RECORDS OF THE MEN OF LOCHBROOM

1918

Sergt. NORMAN M'LEOD,

U.S.A. Army.

Aged 28

An Engineer. Son of the Rev. Donald M’Leod,

Free Church Minister of Carloway, formerly of Achiltibuie, where

Sergt. M’Leod was born.

Died of wounds and gas poisoning at Galin Military Hospital, U.S.A.

20th April, 1918.

Whilst still almost a boy he emigrated to America, where he began by ranching, and afterwards became an Engineer. He was one of the first solidiers from Billings to enlist for oversea service, and went through seven of the nine big engagements in France, and was one of the first Americans “over the top” at Chateau Theirry, where he was severely wounded and gassed.” “Extracts from the Billings Gazette, U.S.A.)

“When the old voices called us

We heard them and obeyed :

Whether we die or conquer

We have not been afraid”

– Lt. Alan MacKintosh.

Official information

Official record (CWGC): NO OFFICIAL RECORDS.

Cemetery / Memorial: -

Grave: -

Location and Map (CWGC): NO OFFICIAL RECORDS.

Local Memorial: Coigach.

additional information

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Family information

The connection with the Parish today is not known.