The Second World War number is about 450, reflecting the vastly different nature of that conflict.
The main memorial, just outside Stornoway, lists just over 1,150 names on 23 bronze plaques. It was erected in 1923, and inaugurated by the then landowner, Lord Leverhulme. The first memorial in rural Lewis was built in the township of Tolsta-Chaolais, a few miles south of Carloway or 20 miles west of Stornoway. Others were to follow during the 20th century.
All seventeen memorials have been photographed. Each appears on a separate page, complete with transcription and details on location and access. This information was first published on the Scottish War Memorials Forum, and is reproduced here.
Further information on casualties can be obtained from the two tribute sites Faces from the Lewis War Memorial and Second World War Tribute for Lewis.
The full list of war memorials in Lewis:
- Lewis War Memorial
- Back
- Barvas & Brue
- Branahuie & Melbost
- Carloway
- East Loch Roag
- Great Bernera
- Kinloch
- North Lewis (Borve)
- North Lewis (Ness)
- North Lochs
- North Tolsta
- Pairc
- Point
- Tolsta Chaolais
- Uig
- West Side
Last updated May 2024