# Neil McLeod (1884–1941)

Youngest brother of [Norman MacLeod](/people/norman-macleod-b1880); one of Cath's uncles. Lost at sea in WW2.

## Key facts

- **Born:** 1884, [Barvas](/places/barvas-isle-of-lewis), 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](/people/norman-macleod-b1880) in the late 1800s / early 1900s to farm near [Geraldton, WA](/places/geraldton-western-australia); 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](/people/norman-macleod-b1880), [Donald MacLeod](/people/donald-macleod-b1881)
- **Son:** Neil McLeod (crew of the *MV Michael E*)

## Sources

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