Neil McLeod (1884–1941)

Youngest brother of Norman MacLeod; one of Cath's uncles. Lost at sea in WW2.

Key facts

• Born: 1884, Barvas, Isle of Lewis (no exact date)
• Died: June 1941, days after his ship was torpedoed
• Marriage: Married, at least one son (also named Neil)

Life

Neil joined his brother Norman in the late 1800s / early 1900s to farm near Geraldton, WA; the venture lasted only a few years due to drought.

He served as an Able Seaman on the MV Michael E, which was torpedoed and sank in the Atlantic on 2 June 1941. Neil died several days later from his injuries. His son, also named Neil McLeod, was in the crew and was with him when he died.

Family

• Brothers: Norman MacLeod, Donald MacLeod
• Son: Neil McLeod (crew of the MV Michael E)

Sources

• Whillas–McLeod family history spreadsheet (Rev 4), 1870s and 1880s sheets.