The Scottish War Graves Project

Ghostwhisperer · Joined: 01 Oct 2008 Posts: 3799 Location: Ross-Shire

Name: McLEMAN, DONALD
Initials: D
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Skipper
Regiment/Service: Royal Naval Reserve
Age: 39
Date of Death: 23/03/1943
Additional information: Son of Donald and Catherine McLeman, of Avoch; husband of Catherine J. McLeman, of Avoch.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: Grave 158.
Cemetery: AVOCH CEMETERY

In ever loving memory of my beloved husband Donald McLeman, Skipper, RNR who fell asleep in Jesus 23rd March 1943 aged 39 years also his beloved wife Catherine Johnstone Jack who fell asleep in Jesus 24th July 1982 aged 78 years.

Ghostwhisperer · Joined: 01 Oct 2008 Posts: 3799 Location: Ross-Shire

Name: McLEMAN, JOHN LEITCH
Initials: J L
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Able Seaman
Regiment/Service: Merchant Navy
Unit Text: S.S. Noss Head (Leith)
Age: 20
Date of Death: 27/02/1941
Additional information: Son of David and Margaret McLeman, of Avoch.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: Grave 165.
Cemetery: AVOCH CEMETERY

In ever loving memory of our dear son John Leitch McLeman who lost his life at sea 1st March 1941 aged 20 years. Also of his parents David McLeman MBE, passed away 17th June 1972 aged 88 years and Margaret Leitch passed away 6th Sept 1960 aged 74 years.

Ghostwhisperer · Joined: 01 Oct 2008 Posts: 3799 Location: Ross-Shire

Name: LESLIE, ALEXANDER
Initials: A
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Carpenter
Regiment/Service: Merchant Navy
Unit Text: S.S. North Britain (Newcastle-on-Tyne)
Age: 28
Date of Death: 05/05/1943
Additional information: Son of Pte. James M. Leslie, Seaforth Highlanders (killed in action in France, 14th November, 1916) and Williamina L. Leslie; stepson of Alistair Macintyre, of Avoch, Ross and Cromarty.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 74.
Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL

In loving memory of our dear father Donald Sutherland who died 4th June 1934 aged 67 years also our mother Margaret McIntosh who died 2nd April 1942 aged 73 years and their Grandson Petty Officer Alistair Leslie, MN who was lost at sea 4th May 1943 aged 28 years.

Ghostwhisperer · Joined: 01 Oct 2008 Posts: 3799 Location: Ross-Shire

Name: SUTHERLAND, DONALD
Initials: D
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Leading Steward
Regiment/Service: Royal Navy
Unit Text: H.M.S. Fidelity
Date of Death: 01/01/1943
Service No: P/LX 24168
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 79, Column 2.
Memorial: PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

In affectionate and loving memory of Lewis Sutherland who died suddenly at 11 Shore Street, Avoch on 8th Feb 1940 aged 56 years. Also his son Donald, lost at sea by enemy action on 1st Jan 1943 aged 23 years. Also his wife Nellie Patience who died 19th Feb 1952 aged 67 years.

Ghostwhisperer · Joined: 01 Oct 2008 Posts: 3799 Location: Ross-Shire

Name: DUNN
Initials: A R
Nationality: Canadian
Rank: Private
Regiment/Service: Canadian Infantry (Manitoba Regiment)
Unit Text: 78th Bn.
Age: 33
Date of Death: 01/03/1917
Service No: 148203
Awards: Mentioned in Despatches
Additional information: Son of George and Elizabeth Reid Dunn, of 46, Gilcomston Park, Aberdeen, Scotland; husband of Mrs. L. Dunn, of Geddeston Cottage, Avoch, Ross-shire, Scotland.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: I. F. 70.
Cemetery: BARLIN COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION

In memory of Elizabeth McIntosh who died 6th April 1986 aged 96 years widow of Pte. Alexander Robb Dunn killed in action in 1917 and their daughter Catherine St John died 1992 aged 76.

Ghostwhisperer · Joined: 01 Oct 2008 Posts: 3799 Location: Ross-Shire

Name: JACK, JAMES
Initials: J
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Able Seaman
Regiment/Service: Royal Navy
Unit Text: H.M.S. Halstead
Age: 29
Date of Death: 11/06/1944
Service No: P/JX 261042
Additional information: Son of Donald and Annie Jack, of Avoch, Ross and Cromarty.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 82, Column 3.
Memorial: PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

Erected by Donald and Annie Jack in memory of their dear son David, died 18th March 1943. James, Gunner, RAF killed in action on HMS Halsier June 1944 aged 29.

Ghostwhisperer · Joined: 01 Oct 2008 Posts: 3799 Location: Ross-Shire

Name: REID, JAMES
Initials: J
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Seaman
Regiment/Service: Royal Naval Reserve
Unit Text: H.M.S. "Alert" (Horse boat).
Age: 22
Date of Death: 03/12/1916
Service No: 5483/A
Additional information: Son of Hugh and Maggie Reid, of 29, Dock, Avoch, Ross-shire.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 60.
Memorial: BASRA MEMORIAL

In loving memory of Hugh Reid, Fisherman, died at Avoch Oct 1929 aged 63 years. My dear mother Margaret MacLeman died at Avoch April 1957 aged 84 years. My dear brother James Reid, Gunner, Diver, RNR died Prisoner of War, Turkey 1916 aged 22 years. William Reid MM lost at sea March 1929 aged 21 years. Donald Reid, MN died RNI Inverness Jan 1945 aged 42 years. My dear sister Maggie Ann Reid died at Avoch Nov 1920 aged 20 years and darling Mary died in infancy. Also Hugh Reid MN died Oct 1987 aged 83 years.