Motion: Arctic Star Award for Lewisman

Arctic Star Award for Lewisman

Lodged by Rob Gibson Standard Motion 31 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament notes with appreciation the posthumous award of the Arctic Star to Captain Murdo Macleod, who was from Barvas on the Isle of Lewis, in recognition of his bravery and service with the Arctic convoys; understands that the convoys, both military and merchant, sailed the extremely dangerous sea routes from Scotland to northern Russia with arms and provisions to help the Soviet army repel the invading Nazi forces; believes that this helped to turn the fortunes of the Allies in the Second World War and notes that Sir Winston Churchill called the route “the most dangerous journey in the world”; remembers with gratitude and respect those who undertook the journey, which although resulting in a positive outcome, saw a huge loss of life incurred; commends and supports the people who set up the Arctic Convoy Museum at Inverasdale, which is on the shores of Loch Ewe, and understands that the museum preserves the tales of the merchant and Royal Navy sailors whose sacrifices made a success of this important four-year battle.

Supporters (31)