| Notes: | CMP. VP. 177 Ports Pro Coy. Enlisted in the Gordon Highlanders, transferred to the CMP. 24/11/43 Died. He was born and resided in Inverness shire. Inscription on private gravestone: In fond remembrance of my beloved son Pte Ian Macleod, born 9 June 1915 who was drowned at Glasgow docks on the 24 November 1943 whilst serving with H M Forces, Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God. Erected by his devoted Mother. War Diary WO 166/13694 177 Port Coy. 24/11/43. Pte Macleod CMP (VP) drowned as a result of a fall into the dock at Rothsay Dock in hours of darkness. Attention is drawn to C of E for need of better torches which we are unable to obtain. 26/11/43 Body of deceased Pte. MacLeod sent by rail to home in Dingwall. Also War Diary WO 166/13692 175 Ports Coy. December 1943. Death. Part I Order. The following Provost Instruction is quoted for information of all. "I much regret to record the accidental death through drowning of No. 2889170 Pte Macleod I CMP VP which took place whilst on duty at Glasgow on the 24/11/43. This accident occurred on a very dark night and wet morning and could have been avoided had the soldier carried a torch. Section commanders will ensure men proceeding on duty during hours of darkness are provided with a torch. Casualty List 1313, Home, Died, 24/11/1943, CL 1338/21 Died result of accident. Casualty List 1338, Home, List 1313, died as result of accident, 24/11/1943.
Ian McLeod. |
UNITED KINGDOM
