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Mcleod Norman Private 64567
Catalogue reference: SKR/DAT/IP/13482
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This record is about the Mcleod Norman Private 64567 dating from 2000-2024.
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SKR/DAT/IP/13482
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Title (The name of the record)
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Mcleod Norman Private 64567
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Date (When the record was created)
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2000-2024
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Description (What the record is about)
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The user is advised to read the FINDING AIDS document linked to this catalogue for an explanation of the method by which this record has been created and any terms used.
Surname: Mcleod;
Forename(s): Norman;
Initials: N;
Number: 64567;
Rank: Private;
Enlisted in: Dingwall;
Enlistment Date: 19-Sep-1916;
Resided in: Strathpeffer;
Previous Number: 5478;
Previous Regiment: Seaforth H;
Date of transfer to MGC: 12-Oct-1916;
MGC Branch: Infantry;
MGC Unit: 19 Bn;
Other MGC Unit Served (1): 246 Coy;
Other MGC Unit Served (2): 19 Bn;
Date abroad: 15-Jul-1917;
Theatre of War: 1;
How killed: KIA;
Where: France;
When killed: 30-May-1918;
Other Data: WO363
photo: GS Archives
Mrs Norman Macleod, Contullich, Alness, as recently announced, has received the sad news of her
husband's death. Pte. Norman Macleod, Machine Gun Corps, died of wounds received in action in
France on May 30th. Pte Macleod joined the colours on July 19th, 1916, and was posted to the
Seaforths at Ripon. After three months' training he was transferred to the MGC. On July 21,1917, he
wentto France. He died of wounds on May 30th, 1918, aged 37 years. Before joining up the
deceased was in the employment of Mr Wallace, Spa Hotel, for 14 years as chauffeur and carpenter.
He is survived by a widow and five children, to whom much sympathy is extended. A photograph
appears today.;Other Notes: McLEOD, Private, NORMAN, 64567. 19th Bn. Machine Gun Corps (Inf). 30th May 1918. Soissons Memorial - Aisne, France.
NOK: wife: Flora McLeod, Jubilee Cottage, Strathpeffer, later Colltrollich, Alness, Rosshire;
Is photo available? Yes, see VMGCRA Patreon
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Held by (Who holds the record)
- Vickers MG Collection & Research Association
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Language (The language of the record)
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English
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Creator(s) (The creator of the record)
- Graham Sacker
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Physical description (The amount and form of the record)
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1 digital record
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Users to read Finding Aids page. Further information may contain GDPR-protected information and not be released. Appointment required for access or paid research.
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Record URL
- https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/1ad52dd2-15bb-4910-a256-9fa237e4ee39/
Series information
SKR/DAT/IP
Machine Gun Corps Database
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Within the fonds: SKR.2025.11
Machine Gun Corps Database Collection
Within the series: SKR/DAT/IP
Machine Gun Corps Database
Within the file: SKR/DAT/IP
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