H.M.S. Hood Association-Battle Cruiser Hood: Crew Information

This page shows Shine a Light tributes
to individual members of the crew.

Axel Fred Grob (Germany) remembered Musician Frederick Abbott Comments: Lest we forget. Also in Germany unforgotten. R.I.P. In my thoughts with my Brit friends on that day.

Ross Brook remembered Leading Stoker Arthur Frederick John Allen Comments: I walk past this bench most days, with my dogs in the Nothe Gardens, Weymouth it overlooks Portland Harbour a place Hood would have visited many times. I thought only right to leave some flowers in memory of her crew on this day. My small part in showing she will always be remembered and that others who may see the flowers might take a moment to read the plaque and also remember.

Tom Heath

remembered

Leading Stoker

John Cyril Armstrong

Comments: Remembering John Cyril Armstrong leading stoker. Same age as I am just 25. Still on patrol in the Denmark strait with the mighty Hood rest in peace. The 1415 will never be forgotten. Ventis Secundis

Lee English remembered Leading Stoker George Edward Baker Comments: Posted on the local village group, museum page and local history page (Storrington, West Sussex). Storrington War Memorial - HMS Hood. 24th May 2021 marks the 80th anniversary of the loss of HMS Hood in the Denmark Strait. 1415 men lost their lives that day (only 3 men survived). Of those lost, 3 are commemorated on the Storrington War Memorial at St Mary's Church. George Edward Baker - aged 38, Born in Hastings, Husband of Mary Anne Baker of Storrington; James David Comber - aged 26, Born in Pulborough, Husband of Daisy May Comber of Pulborough; Norman George Landsbury Stocker - aged 16, Born in Storrington, Son of John and Annie Beatrice Stocker of Storrington.

Lisa Ball

remembered

Able Seaman

Percy Herbert Balch

reason for choice:

Great Uncle

Comments: Remembering Percy Herbert Balch, my mother's Uncle. Still on patrol in the Denmark strait with the mighty Hood. God rest their souls. The 1415 will never be forgotten. Ventis Secundis.

Alan Barker

remembered

Ordinary Seaman

Thomas Barker

Comments: Facing the main door, in customer reception at work.

William Gilpin CofE VA Primary School remembered Leading Seaman Frederick George Bates on Twitter Comments: 1. Did you know our school has a special link to HMS Hood? Vice Admiral Holland's family used to worship at our church here in Boldre and there is a memorial to the crew 2. A moving worship today as we marked 80 years since the sinking of HMS Hood - each junior class chose one of the sailors to remember and we lit a candle for them. @HMS_HoodUK #HMSHood #ShineALight

William Gilpin CofE VA Primary School remembered Able Seaman Kenneth Arthur Frederick Blann on Twitter Comments: 1. Did you know our school has a special link to HMS Hood? Vice Admiral Holland's family used to worship at our church here in Boldre and there is a memorial to the crew 2. A moving worship today as we marked 80 years since the sinking of HMS Hood - each junior class chose one of the sailors to remember and we lit a candle for them. @HMS_HoodUK #HMSHood #ShineALight

William Gilpin CofE VA Primary School remembered Petty Officer William Louis Boncey on Twitter Comments: 1. Did you know our school has a special link to HMS Hood? Vice Admiral Holland's family used to worship at our church here in Boldre and there is a memorial to the crew 2. A moving worship today as we marked 80 years since the sinking of HMS Hood - each junior class chose one of the sailors to remember and we lit a candle for them. @HMS_HoodUK #HMSHood #ShineALight

Frank Skinner

remembered

Leading Sick Berth Attendant

Frank William Bosley

reason for choice:

Grandfather

Comments: My Grandfather, LSBA F W Bosley, always remembered.

Andrew Perry remembered Ordinary Telegraphist Albert Arthur Brandon on Twitter & Facebook reason for choice: Mum's cousin Comments: Remembering my Mum's cousin on the 80th anniversary - Albert Arthur Brandon. He was only 19 years old and only served in Hood for a month. Although only aged 5 at the time of the sinking my Mum always remembered hearing the news about her cousin. Albert's father, Walter Brandon, was the brother of my maternal Grandmother and also served in the Navy. Born and bred in Watford, Walter moved to Edinburgh and settled there and had his family. Albert was named after Walter's brother who served in the army in World War 1 and also tragically died fighting for his county in France in 1918 - a cruel twist of fate that two Arthur Brandons in the same family were lost to war. I can't imagine what that was like for my family back then. Last year I visited the Naval Memorial in Southsea, Portsmouth where Albert's name is commemorated. We will remember them, especially on days like today. Thank you to everyone sharing their memories & loved ones and to the Hood Association for their efforts to commemorate this important anniversary.

Lucie Jones

remembered

Leading Steward

William Leslie Brierley

Comments: We will remember them RIP #hmshood #wewillrememberthem #shinealight

Tom Chappell

remembered

Able Seaman

Robert Edwin Chappell

reason for choice:

None

Comments: My humble tribute to a seaman with no picture but we share a name. R.I.P. Robert Edwin Chappell

Rebecca Chappell

remembered

Able Seaman

Robert Edwin Chappell

Comments: We share the same surname and initials, could even be related. This light shines on for you Robert Edwin Chappell

Cleton Long

remembered

Engine Room Artificer 4th Class

Peter Victor Cleton

reason for choice:

Uncle

Comments: My uncle, Peter Cleton. Lost 80 yrs today. R.I.P

HMS Collingwood (see also Kelly Eaton) remembered Boy 1st Class Robert Elliott Collinson on Twitter Comments: To mark the 80th anniversary of the 'Mighty Hood'. #HMS Hood Captain Catherine Jordan RN Commanding Officer of @HMS_Collingwood laid a wreath to remember the sacrifice of the 1,415 who were prepared to give their today to protect the nation's tomorrow. #CollingwoodRemembers

Will Reid remembered Boy 1st Class Percy Wilfred Leonard Collyer on Twitter Comments: Sad day of remembrance.

Ian L Collier

remembered

Boy 1st Class

Percy Wilfred Leonard Collyer

Comments: Percy Collyer (no relation but the surname is similar enough for me) lost today.

remembered Leading Seaman James David Comber Comments: Posted on the local village group, museum page and local history page (Storrington, West Sussex). Storrington War Memorial - HMS Hood. 24th May 2021 marks the 80th anniversary of the loss of HMS Hood in the Denmark Strait. 1415 men lost their lives that day (only 3 men survived). Of those lost, 3 are commemorated on the Storrington War Memorial at St Mary's Church. George Edward Baker - aged 38, Born in Hastings, Husband of Mary Anne Baker of Storrington; James David Comber - aged 26, Born in Pulborough, Husband of Daisy May Comber of Pulborough; Norman George Landsbury Stocker - aged 16, Born in Storrington, Son of John and Annie Beatrice Stocker of Storrington.

Leigh Compton

remembered

Leading Stoker

William Alfred Compton

reason for choice:

Great Grandfather

Comments: Leading stoker W.A.Compton (great grandad). R.I.P to all served on her. 1415 Officers and Sailors. HMS Hood last at sea 24 May 1941 80 years today #shinealight #lestweforget

Border Reiver (Scotland)

remembered

Boy 1st Class

William Miller Conchie

on Facebook

Comments: Remembering a young lad from our wee village in Scotland R.I.P. William

Steve Whitcombe remembered Blacksmith 4th Class Vernon Cook Comments: RIP Vernon Cook and his Shipmates. We will remember them

Andrew Axford (Australia)

remembered

Able Seaman

Thomas Edward Craft

reason for choice:

Uncle

Comments: My Pop was an ANZAC in Gallipoli and his younger brother Tom passed away 80 years today 24th of May 1941 with 1414 other brave men on board the HMS Hood. R.I.P Great Uncle Tom and your crew mates. From your relatives in Australia. The sheer magnificence of HMS Hood and her 21 year career was only ever exceeded by the horrific and tragic loss of 1415 heroes who went down with that pride of the Royal Navy some 80 years ago. But it's an ill-wind that doesn't blow at least some good. No convoy was ever attacked by Bismarck. I wish to express my eternal gratitude to all those gallant men who served in that most prestigious of ships - HMS Hood: Lest We Forget.

Susan Nugent

remembered

Ordinary Signalman

Thomas Dalziel

reason for choice:

Uncle

Comments: This is my dads brother Tommy Dalziel 18 years old. My dad James was on another ship at the time when he found out about the Hood, dad was 20 years old. This picture was taken 6 months before Tommy joined the Hood.

Barry Roberts

remembered

Midshipman

Hamilton King Davies

on Facebook

reason for choice:

He lived a few miles away from where I do today.

Comments: My "Shine a light" ready for 24th. I'll be in Portsmouth paying my respects at the Memorial. Ralph Kerr: as every year I have the honour of posting him on our photo board and Hamilton Davies: born only a few miles away.
Ventis Secundis

Becky Bishop

remembered

Stoker 1st Class

John Henry Cadmus Dilly

Comments: Remembering my relative John Henry Cadmus Dilly. Tomorrow I will be visiting Boldre church which is local to me and laying a cross and a poem I wrote in tribute for him and all the others who died.

H.M.S. Hood was a battle cruiser, of around 47,000 tons in weight
And in May 1941, was taking part in the Battle of the Denmark Strait

Hoping to intercept the Bismarck and Prinz Eugen, before they reached the Atlantic sea
Sadly for H.M.S. Hood, it wasn't meant to be

For in the early hours of 24th May, the Hood and German ships engaged in a fight
But despite their best efforts, the Hood found themselves in plight

For a German shell found its target, the Hood exploded and to the bottom of the sea it went down
Sinking within minutes, of 1418 crew 1415 perished and drowned

With only 3 survivors the loss of life was great and the Navy were out for revenge
After three days hunting for the Bismarck, it was finally destroyed and the Hood was avenged

Now on the 80th anniversary, we think of all those who died
Their sacrifice won't be forgotten, we remember them all with pride

©beckybishop

Becky Bishop

remembered

Stoker 1st Class

John Henry Cadmus Dilly

Comments:

Remembering my relative John Henry Cadmus Dilly tomorrow I will be visiting Boldre church which is local to me and laying a cross and a poem I wrote in tribute for him and all the others who died.

H.M.S. Hood was a battle cruiser, of around 47,000 tons in weight
And in May 1941, was taking part in the Battle of the Denmark Strait

Hoping to intercept the Bismarck and Prinz Eugen, before they reached the Atlantic sea
Sadly for H.M.S. Hood, it wasn't meant to be

For in the early hours of 24th May, the Hood and German ships engaged in a fight
But despite their best efforts, the Hood found themselves in plight

For a German shell found its target, the Hood exploded and to the bottom of the sea it went down
Sinking within minutes, of 1418 crew 1415 perished and drowned

With only 3 survivors the loss of life was great and the Navy were out for revenge
After three days hunting for the Bismarck, it was finally destroyed and the Hood was avenged

Now on the 80th anniversary, we think of all those who died
Their sacrifice won't be forgotten, we remember them all with pride

©beckybishop

Plaque to those lost on H.M.S. Hood and Vice Admiral Holland's grace at Boldre Church today

Steve J Dowdell

remembered

Leading Seaman

William Frederick Spencer Dowdell

reason for choice:

Grandfather

Comments: Rest in Peace Grandad.

Karen Berry

remembered

Ordinary Signalman

Ernest Drury

reason for choice:

Uncle

Comments: My Uncle, Ernest Drury - died 6 weeks after his 18th birthday. Ordinary Signalman Born - 8th April 1923, Lower Walton, Warrington Died - 24th May 1941, HMS Hood, Battle of Denmark Strait, North Atlantic 80th Anniversary We will remember them

Tommy Servis (Northern Ireland)

remembered

Lieutenant-Commander (E)

John Gordon Morrison Erskine

Comments: This is memorial for Monday 24th May. I chose Lt.Comdr(E) Erskine because he came from Holywood Northern Ireland which is about 5 miles from where I live in Bangor. Lest We Forget.

Steve Farnish

remembered

Petty Officer Telegraphist

Frederick Norman Farnish

reason for choice:

Uncle

Comments: My uncle. RIP Frederick.

Jackie Miller remembered Stoker 1st Class Ronald Ernest Faulkner reason for choice: Uncle Comments: In 10 hours time on 24th May 1941 HMS Hood was lost: 1415 men, 3 survivors #shinealight #hmshood My uncle, Ron Faulkner, lost aged 23, one of 8 siblings. The photo is of my mum in 1940. Less than a year after it was taken later she opened the door to a neighbour who was in floods of tears and brought the news "The Hood\’s gone"

Jeanne Blakey

remembered

Marine

Henry James Fenner

Comments: My Dad finished his Royal Marine basic training in May '39 and was drafted onto HMS Nelson, the other half went to HMS Hood. I recall him telling me that a number of his pals were lost on Hood in '41. Just checked the RM roll of honour and 7 had official numbers within 10 digits of his and 2 didnt have photos added - Marine Fenner and Marine John. I attach my Dads passing out photo which has all their names underneath, I believe Marines Fenner and John are in the photo. I will shine a light for them them.

Mark Kuhn remembered Boy 1st Class Charles Alec Francis Comments: Rest and Peace for Crew HMS Hood and the two young boys

Michael Murrell remembered Lieutenant Leslie Edgar Friend reason for choice: Grandfather Comments: 1. I just wanted to share my tribute ready for our shine the light to mark the 80th anniversary on Monday 24th. I will be displaying three memorial pages from Sunday eve and I will be shining the lights to signify that their memories will live on for generations to come. I have printed my gramdfather Earnest, a friends relative Frederick who sadly we still don’t have his photo yet, and one of Leslie who I have connections with. But the lights will burn for all those who sadly lost their lives on that day 80 years ago, and also these lights will shine for all the loved ones we have lost 2. Today and through the night we will remember all the lives lost on HMS HOOD 80 years ago but also all the Lives lost at sea and All our loved ones that have passed but are still in our hearts forever RIP 3. So proud to have been with my mum and day at rememberance day a few years ago, we visited with four generations this year,. We are so lucky to have an amazing hood Association and teammate that helps us keep such a strong memory of the amazing ship, thankyou to everyone that makes this possible, we will never forget and we will ensure generations to follow keep this going to recognise the amazing ship and sacrifice may my the amazing men. RIP Grandad and all that sailed with him

Chirs Bilham remembered Lieutenant Leslie Edgar Friend Comments: Leslie Edgar Friend, T/Lieutenant RNVR 1908 - 1941 Not forgotten.

Dale Richards

remembered

Marine

Thomas Gibson

reason for choice:

Great Uncle

Comments: This was my grandmother's brother.. His picture was on her living room wall as I grew up but I don't think I realised why or what he went through. I've been reading the accounts of that day 80 years ago...reckon I've learned a lot today. Thank you.

Rhona Buchan

remembered

Marine

Joseph Gillan

on Facebook

reason for choice:

Uncle

Comments: #shinealight #hmshood This is my dad's older brother, Joseph Gillan. He was 20 and a RM when he was lost on The Hood on 24 May 1941. His name is shown on the war memorial of our local town of Musselburgh in East Lothian, Scotland. I remember there was always a sadness about my gran, didn't know why until I was older and learned about her Joe and then I could understand why. So many parents must have been brokenhearted...

Heidi Spicer

remembered

Marine

Bernard Ernest Charles Good

on Facebook

reason for choice:

Great Uncle

Comments: Selected my crew member, my great uncle Bernard, just 22. I have a son that age now, so to all the crew I shall be forever thankful. For some reason my poppies came out yellow but I felt it was meant to be so left them x

Chris Chalkley

remembered

Lieutenant-Commander

John Wellington Hall

reason for choice:

Grandfather's boss

Comments: Lieutenant-Commander John Wellington Hall RN, Gunnery Commander, my grandfathers boss and very good friend. He was his gardener in his home village of Benington Hertfordshire. My father was named after him and I have grown up knowing about him from my grandparents. Rest In Peace , Sir.

Jason Follis remembered Plumber 3rd Class Robert Hanna Comments: Some Gave All

Sarah Carey

remembered

Chief Petty Officer Cook (O)

John William Hawthorne

on Twitter & Facebook

reason for choice:

Grandfather

Comments: #shinealight #hmshood Grandad Hawthorne left behind his wife Kate and their 7 children, Alfred and John both went on to join the navy. The Hood was to be grandad's last tour of duty, he planned to open a bakery in Portsmouth. Rest in peace you brave men #wewillrememberthem

Alex Ray remembered Ordinary Seaman David John Heath Comments: I, to my knowledge don't have a Family link to HMS Hood, and so after much discussion myself Bob and Nemo have decided to light our Big Cathedral Candle for Ordinary Seaman David John Heath, for a couple of reasons, firstly John as yet has no photograph, but also because we almost share a Birthday (he was born on February 8th 1912, I was born February 12th 1982, and finally because David comes from my Home Town of Watford, a small town of which I am inordinately proud to have called home. The other four Candles are to symbolise Faith, Hope, Charity and Honour. Something for which I have no doubt all Hoods would have had in abundance that day. Ventis Secundis. Alex.#shinealight #hmshood

Jillian Patton

remembered

Sick Berth Attendant

William Wright Heys

Comments: I've choosen to remember William Wright Heys age 33, he was married to Irene Heys and he came from Healey in Lancashire. He was serving as a probationary Sick Berth Attendant when the Hood was sunk. RIP William Heys and all the crew who were lost. I chose a Sick Berth Attendant because my Papa was also a sick berth Attendant on the Hood and was removed from duty just before this voyage because he was declared medically unfit due to a dental abscess. I'm glad it saved his life, but it left him with a great sadness at the loss of this great ship and its crew, for the rest of his life. But his memories and obvious pride at serving on board the Hood, sparked a keen interest on learning more for me about the Hood and her history.

Barry Roberts remembered Vice-Admiral Lancelot Ernest Holland Comments: At Southsea for 80 th Anniversary of HMS Hood loss , this Empire Day

Jennifer Neil

remembered

Boy 1st Class

Edward James Holmes

reason for choice:

Gran's cousin

Comments: Remembering my gran's cousin, joined the Navy at 15 and only 17 when he was lost. #shinealight #hmshood

Jennifer Neil

remembered

Boy 1st Class

Edward James Holmes

reason for choice:

Grandmother's cousin

Comments: Remembering my grans cousin, joined the Navy at 15 and only 17 when he was lost. #shinealight #hmshood

Jes Woodhead remembered Chief Mechanician Harold Homer on Twitter reason for choice: Great Uncle Comments: Diana Marinari - Jes Woodhead - and all remaining family members: Our grandma's brother, mother's uncle, Chief Mechanician, Harold Homer. Having survived WW1, only to be killed on the 24th May, 1941, aged 47, along with most of the crew of HMS Hood, in the battle of the Denmark Strait. Never forgotten.

Tim Denton remembered Leading Stoker Ernest John Hope reason for choice: Cousin Comments: Thinking of my cousin EJ Hope and all that perished on the Hood 24th May 1941.

Rusty Admiral remembered Leading Cook (S) Lawrence Horsman on Twitter Comments: "For tho' from out our bourne of Time and Place The flood may bear me far, I hope to see my Pilot face to face When I have crossed the bar." Lawrence Horsman Leading Cook (S) b.26.07.1913 d.24.05.1941 Denmark Strait - HMS Hood @HMS_HoodUK #shinealight #HMSHood

Jeanne Blakey

remembered

Marine

Thomas John

Dave Kearney

remembered

Ordinary Seaman

Thomas Parker Kearney

on Facebook

reason for choice:

Uncle

Comments: Remembering my Uncle that I never met and all of his comrades on that day.

Barry Roberts

remembered

Captain

Ralph Kerr, C.B.E.

on Facebook

reason for choice:

Shared service at sea

Comments: My "Shine a light" ready for 24th.
I'll be in Portsmouth paying my respects at the Memorial. Ralph Kerr: as every year I have the honour of posting him on our photo board and Hamilton Davies: born only a few miles away. Ventis Secundis

Lucie Jones

remembered

Captain

Ralph Kerr, C.B.E.

Comments: We will remember them RIP #hmshood #wewillrememberthem #shinealight

John Machin

remembered

Lieutenant-Commander

John Lee Machin

Comments: Sad day of remembrance.

Mickey Edwards

remembered

Able Seaman

Robert Thomas Macnamara

reason for choice:

Great Uncle

Comments: My wreath for my Great Uncle Robert Thomas McNamara. Will be laying this at Portsmouth and Southsea memorial. My mother wanted to attend the 80 years memorial but unfortunately she passed away last February so I'm keeping my promise.

Geoff Disley remembered Chief Shipwright John William Maitland on Facebook reason for choice: Was a Shipwright - as was casualty Comments: My Shine a light poster, as a Shipwright myself, seemed appropriate

Claire Taylor

remembered

Cook (S)

Ernest Percy Manton

Comments: In loving memory of Ernest 'Louie' Percy Manton and all who were so tragically lost on this day 80 years ago.

Jeremy Scott (Northern Ireland) remembered Marine Ernest George McQuaid Comments: This morning, with kind permission from the Armagh Branch of The Royal British Legion, we raised a flag with the ships crest on the war memorial flag pole. The flag will fly proudly all day in memory of those who were lost.

Gary Patrick (Scotland)

remembered

Stoker 2nd Class

John Melville

Comments: Tonight I took a stroll along the site of the former John Browns shipyard, the birthplace of HMS Hood. I lit a candle and let it burn for a short while but the winds being blown up the Clyde worked the flame until it was extinguished, behind the fence lies a 30ft drop to the slipway where HMS Hood thundered down into the Clyde over 100 years ago. RIP to the 1415 men who gave the ultimate sacrifice, lest we forget.

Helen Antrichan

remembered

Stoker 1st Class

James Acquilla Kilgour Miller

reason for choice:

Mother's cousin

Comments: Remembering James Aquilla Kilgour-Miller,Stoker 1st Class.Jim was my mum's cousin ,four years older than her .One of six siblings.

Linda Fitzpatrick

remembered

Marine

Montague Douglas Mills

reason for choice:

Uncle

Comments: 80th Anniversary HMS Hood. Remembering my uncle Montague Douglas Mills DOB 2 March 1920 Royal Marine Went down on HMS Hood 24 May 1941 aged 21 with the loss of 1415 men. RIP.

Darren Mills remembered Stoker 1st Class Ronald William Mills on Facebook reason for choice: Uncle Comments: My uncle Ron, stoker 1st class. Ronald William Mills, 22. 1 of the brave, young men aboard.

Robert Mitchell remembered Able Seaman Leonard Frederick William Mitchell Comments: Mighty Hood ship's company 4 years, from 30/04/38, AB Stoker Leonard F W Mitchell 23/10/1920-24/05/1941 Discharged Dead (DD).

Paula Whicker

remembered

Petty Officer

Hugh Thomas Henry Moore

reason for choice:

Grandfather

Comments: My Grand-father RIP Hugh Thomas Henry Moore, Petty Officer Born: 13th April 1909, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England. Died: 24th May, 1941 H.M.S. Hood, Denmark Strait, North Atlantic. 80th Anniversar.y We will remember them

David Lindsay

remembered

Yeoman of Signals

Arthur Leslie Nevett

reason for choice:

Grandfather

Comments: Remembering my Grandad and the crew of HMS Hood. R.I.P to the 1415 men who gave there lives at the battle of the Denmark Strait 80 years ago.

James Storey

remembered

Lieutenant

Cedric Basil Newton Newey

Comments: Remembering Cedric Basil Newton Newey who was born in my home town.

Allan Noble remembered Marine Alexander Noble on Twitter Comments: 1. On the 80th anniversary of the sinking of HMS Hood, I lit a candle to the memory of mynamesake, Marine Alexander Noble, a 19 year old casualty of the tragedy #HMS Hood #ShineALight #LestWeForget 2. On the 80th anniversary of its loss, I paid my respects to the Officers and Men of HMS Hood who are commemorated on the @CWGC Portsmouth Naval Memorial, including a young namesake of mine #RIP Marine Alexander Noble (19) RM, #LestWeForget #HMSHood at Southsea Common war Memorial

Lou Moon Makinson

remembered

Leading Seaman

Patrick Charles O'Rourke

reason for choice:

Great Uncle

Comments: My tribute to Mum's Uncle Patrick. Fair Winds and Safe Anchorage.

Joyce Kemp

remembered

Able Seaman

James Pae

reason for choice:

First husband of mother-in-law

Comments: This is my late mother in laws first husband James Pae. He was 29yrs of age and had two young children, his daughter was only 3yrs old and he sadly never met his son ?

Bill Cowap

remembered

Stoker 2nd Class

William Peacock

reason for choice:

Uncle

Comments: In memory of Uncle Bill, my mother’s older brother, aged just 20

Michael Murrell remembered Able Seaman Ernest Andrew James Pedder reason for choice: Grandfather Comments: 1. I just wanted to share my tribute ready for our shine the light to mark the 80th anniversary on Monday 24th. I will be displaying three memorial pages from Sunday eve and I will be shining the lights to signify that their memories will live on for generations to come. I have printed my gramdfather Earnest, a friends relative Frederick who sadly we still don’t have his photo yet, and one of Leslie who I have connections with. But the lights will burn for all those who sadly lost their lives on that day 80 years ago, and also these lights will shine for all the loved ones we have lost 2. Today and through the night we will remember all the lives lost on HMS HOOD 80 years ago but also all the Lives lost at sea and All our loved ones that have passed but are still in our hearts forever RIP 3. So proud to have been with my mum and day at rememberance day a few years ago, we visited with four generations this year,. We are so lucky to have an amazing hood Association and teammate that helps us keep such a strong memory of the amazing ship, thankyou to everyone that makes this possible, we will never forget and we will ensure generations to follow keep this going to recognise the amazing ship and sacrifice may my the amazing men. RIP Grandad and all that sailed with him

Michael Murrell remembered Engine Room Artificer 4th Class Frederick Sydney Pemberton reason for choice: Grandfather Comments: 1. I just wanted to share my tribute ready for our shine the light to mark the 80th anniversary on Monday 24th. I will be displaying three memorial pages from Sunday eve and I will be shining the lights to signify that their memories will live on for generations to come. I have printed my gramdfather Earnest, a friends relative Frederick who sadly we still don’t have his photo yet, and one of Leslie who I have connections with. But the lights will burn for all those who sadly lost their lives on that day 80 years ago, and also these lights will shine for all the loved ones we have lost 2. Today and through the night we will remember all the lives lost on HMS HOOD 80 years ago but also all the Lives lost at sea and All our loved ones that have passed but are still in our hearts forever RIP 3. So proud to have been with my mum and day at rememberance day a few years ago, we visited with four generations this year,. We are so lucky to have an amazing hood Association and teammate that helps us keep such a strong memory of the amazing ship, thankyou to everyone that makes this possible, we will never forget and we will ensure generations to follow keep this going to recognise the amazing ship and sacrifice may my the amazing men. RIP Grandad and all that sailed with him

Roy Wren

remembered

Able Seaman

Roy Victor Petch

Comments: RIP Uncle Roy and all his shipmates

Andrew Pickford

remembered

Stoker Petty Officer

Harry Pickering

Comments:

The HMS Hood Association remembers the sinking at 6am on this day in the freezing waters of the Denmark Strait - and I am choosing to remember Harry Pickering, for no other reason than our surnames are similar...

HARRY PICKERING (P/KX 82270) was 26 years old and engaged to be married. His father was awarded the DCM which Harry took to sea for safekeeping; the medal was lost with the ship.

Thank you, Sir, for your service, and the 1414 other souls that perished on this day.

We will remember them!

#HMSHood, #Shinealight

Nick Wood

remembered

Stoker Petty Officer

Harry Pickering

on Twitter

Comments: Ordinary Seaman Philip Roger Baldwin who was killed today in 1941 serving on @HMS_HoodUK Native of Porthill and commemorated on Porthill's Memorial remember.porthillscouts.org.uk/site/the-war-memorial

Evelyn Davies

remembered

Able Seaman

Harold John Pink

reason for choice:

Great Uncle

Comments: In memory of my Great Uncle. RIP to all those brave souls that went down with the ship x

Dylan Linsell

remembered

Marine

Reginald Joseph Poar

reason for choice:

Great grandfather

Comments: Remembering my Great Grandfather, a Royal Marine sadly losing his life on the Hood.

Jan Flowers

remembered

Stoker 1st Class

William Francis Puttick

reason for choice:

Uncle

Comments: From our service in Worthing today, remembering the men from Worthing who died on that fateful day, including my uncle William Francis Puttick. Thankfully the rain just held off. The photo is from the Mayor of Worthing's Facebook page

Mary Mckeown

remembered

Stoker 1st Class

William Francis Puttick

reason for choice:

Uncle

Comments: Remembering uncle Bill ? William Francis Puttic. This photo hung proudly in our parents home for over 65 years.

Ritchie Price remembered Engine Room Artificer 4th Class Dennis Arthur Raw Comments: Rip Dennis raw , thank you for your service sir

Claire Duggan

remembered

Sub-Lieutenant (Temporary)

Ronald G Robertson

reason for choice:

Grandfather

Comments:

My grandfather Ronald G. Robertson a gunnery officer, was extremely fortunate to be taken off Hood, 2 days before it was sunk, due to a perforated duodenal ulcer. He wrote for the ships monthly magazine for years and delighted all with his happy memories of life aboard Hood. The death of his comrades had a profound effect on his life and this was recorded in many articles he wrote over the years. On his retirement his partners presented him with the oil painting pictured. Sadly he lost his own battle with cancer in 1996. We would love to know who his comrades in the pictures are. Remembering my Papa and his lost comrades today.

Picture of his quarters. Note the 1940s pin up, before he met my granny!

Jess Lea remembered Able Seaman Charles Robotham on Facebook Comments: Posting on behalf of Barbara Lea on this special anniversary. Floral tribute for Charles Robotham and all of the crew. At St Nick's, the sailors' church.

Mark Kuhn remembered Boy 1st Class Walter Routledge Comments: Rest and Peace for Crew HMS Hood and the two young boys

Pamela Williment

remembered

Boy 1st Class

Leslie Donald Rowsell

reason for choice:

Uncle

Comments: Remembering Uncle Les, aged 17 and all his shipmates on this the 80th Anniversary of the loss of HMS Hood.

Anne Pearsall, Ian Saiger, Ade Spencer remembered Stoker 1st Class John George Saiger Comments: Remembering John Saiger, Stoker 1st class, aged just 20 when the Hood was lost. John was my dad's half-brother's son. John's brother Thomas served on HMS Repulse, survived her sinking but lost his life in the fall of Singapore Missing Presumed Killed 16.2.42. #wewillrememberthem #shinealight #hmshood Ventis Secundis Qui Tangit Frangitur

Agerld David Gentsar

remembered

Stoker 2nd Class

Henry Edward John Sargeaunt

reason for choice:

Great Uncle

Comments: My great uncle, Henry Sergeant Born 24th May 1920 Died 24th May 1941. We will never know the sacrifice your eneration made.

Terry Saunders

remembered

Stoker 2nd Class

James Godfrey Saunders

reason for choice:

Father

Comments: My father James Saunders RIP with your oppos.

Nicholas Davis

remembered

Sub-Lieutenant

John Hubert Alastair Scott-Kerr

Comments: On this 80th Anniversary the candle has been lit in remembrance of the mighty HMS Hood and to the 1415 sailors. "They shall grow not old as we that are left grow old, Age shall not weary them, Nor the year condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them."

Rich Gonsman

remembered

Steward

John Sebastian Sharp

on Facebook

Comments: My humble display for Monday. May their sacrifice never be forgotten.

Mark Avis

remembered

Stoker 1st Class

Leslie Frank Shipp

reason for choice:

Great Uncle

Comments: My great uncle Lesley Shipp, aged 21, we will remember all who were lost on Hms Hood.

Matt Shields (Wales) remembered Ordnance Artificer 5th Class William Bernard Shuck Comments: RNA Llandudno's tribute to William Bernard Shuck, Ordnance Artificer 5th Class, from the Llandudno area. Lost aboard HMS Hood 24th May 1941. Tribute placed in the Ex Service Club Llandudno.

Mandy Ghoster Rose

remembered

Supply Assistant

John Henry Smith

reason for choice:

Grandmother's cousin

Comments: Mandy Ghoster Rose This is a family member of mine who was lost on HMS Hood, 80 years ago. John Smith aged 20 years. He was my Nan's cousin. I remember my Nan telling me, many years ago, that when word came of Hood's loss, his mother never accepted that John was gone. Even on her death bed, many years later, she still believed John would come home.

Gillian Wood

remembered

Able Seaman

Leonard Stanley

reason for choice:

Mother's cousin

Comments: I will remember my mother's poor cousin on Monday who died at such a young age.

remembered Boy 1st Class Norman George Landsbury Stocker Comments: Posted on the local village group, museum page and local history page (Storrington, West Sussex). Storrington War Memorial - HMS Hood. 24th May 2021 marks the 80th anniversary of the loss of HMS Hood in the Denmark Strait. 1415 men lost their lives that day (only 3 men survived). Of those lost, 3 are commemorated on the Storrington War Memorial at St Mary's Church. George Edward Baker - aged 38, Born in Hastings, Husband of Mary Anne Baker of Storrington; James David Comber - aged 26, Born in Pulborough, Husband of Daisy May Comber of Pulborough; Norman George Landsbury Stocker - aged 16, Born in Storrington, Son of John and Annie Beatrice Stocker of Storrington.

Simon Evetts remembered Able Seaman Cecil Augustus Bentley Stringer reason for choice: Great Great Uncle Comments: Remembering today my Great Great Uncle C Stringer, born 1899 serving in WW1 and having a 24 year career, demobilised in 1939. Remobilised and joined the Hood at 41. RIP

Karen Walinck

remembered

Assistant Cook (O)

Robert Taggart

reason for choice:

Mum's first husband

Comments: My Mum's first husband, Bob Taggart, an Assistant Cook on the Hood. Bob was a baker and confectioner (he made wedding cakes) from Pumpherston in West Lothian. He was a keen footballer. He and Mum had been married for seven months when he died.

Rebel73

remembered

Stoker 1st Class

Henry Charles Taylor

on Twitter

Comments:

Mark & Moya Jackson

remembered

Telegraphist

Gordon Vincent Terry

on Facebook

Comments: Mark & I have chosen Gordon to remember for several reasons. He was born in Yorkshire (Mark is from Yorkshire) He moved with his parents to Shoreham by Sea aged 11 (I was born in Shoreham by Sea) He was a telegraphist (Radio Operator) which was my branch in the Navy.

Julian Birks remembered Stoker 1st Class John Turner reason for choice: Great Uncle Comments: Remembering my great uncle John Turner Stoker 1st Class and all the brave souls that crewed the Mighty Hood. Remembered forever RIP. X

Waynen Gsell

remembered

Ordinary Signalman

Frank Albert Tuxworth

Comments: Frank Albert Tuxworth, Ordinary Signalman. R.I.P.

Dee Parker

remembered

Stoker Petty Officer

Arthur George Varndell

reason for choice:

Grandfather

Comments: Remembering my Grandad Arthur George Varndell and all those who lost their lives on HMS Hood 80 years ago. Rest in peace xxxx

Anne Butcher

remembered

Petty Officer

Albert Clifford Walker

reason for choice:

Father

Comments: My father. I was three months old. I was amazed to see from the Fareham War Memorial records (the memorial outside Holy Trinity Church) that over 400 men from the Fareham area lost their lives that day.

David Wallace remembered Leading Stoker James William Wallace reason for choice: Uncle Comments: In loving memory of Jimmy Wallace. Leading Stoker. H.M.S.Hood. Jimmy was my uncle and this year his wreath will be laid at Sunderland Cenotaph at 06.00 on the 24th May. Some of my mementos which have been passed down through my family and collected by myself over the last 70 years.

Alan Barker

remembered

Steward

Robert Albert Edward Watt

Comments: Facing the main door, in customer reception at work.

Lyle Morgans with Janette Wearn

remembered

Able Seaman

Harry Edward Wearne

reason for choice:

Great Uncle

Comments: Thinking of my great uncle today, Royal Marine Arthur Wearn. Married just two weeks before The Hood was lost ?? — with Janette Wearn.

Tim Robby Robinson

remembered

Stoker Petty Officer

John William Whiteman

reason for choice:

Great Uncle

Comments: In memory of my Great Uncle John 'Jack' William Whiteman and all his shipmates. #shinealight #hmshood Remembering from left to right . And as written on the back of the original faded photo: PALS Eric Eldridge (from Ryde) Thomas Nelson Smith (known as Sonny and was my great uncle) from Crookham Village near Fleet Hampshire , Frederick John Scattergood (from Coventry , Joolz Walnut's from the Association's relative . We haven't met) and Eddie Allen (aged 17 from Islington). Pictured here in Gibraltar after the Battle of Mers El Kebir . Possibly Victoria Gardens . All were lost in the early hours of 24th May 1941 .

Philip Wilcocks, HMSHA President remembered Petty Officer Victor Verdun Whitfield Comments: As the sun sets on this the 80th anniversary of the loss of HMS Hood, we remember the 2 lives lost by each of the 1415 officers and men - the one they were living on 24th May 1941 - and the life they would have had had they not died. When they died, many gave up their chances to be husbands and fathers and grandfathers. They gave up their chance to be revered wise men. They gave up everything for our country, for others, for us. And all we can do is remember.

Jeff Hancock

remembered

Ordinary Coder

Norman Frederick Henry Wigzell

on Facebook

reason for choice:

Casualty lived in Worcester Park where Jeff now lives

Comments: So got my crew member selected. Norman lived in Worcester Park, where I live now, with his wife and parents for a while, in fact their house is 300m from where I live now. My Grandad served on Hood Feb 36 to May 38 so he may have met Norman who knows?

Philip Wilcocks remembered Able Seaman Eric Charles Wilcocks reason for choice: Uncle Comments: Photo of my father alongside the memorial to his younger brother Eric - both now at rest together.

Jo Hutchings remembered Boy 1st Class Desmond Trevor Wootton on Twitter Comments: Desmond Trevor Wootton. Son of Henry and Florence Wootton, of Aldbourne, Wiltshire. One of 1415 lives lost 24 May 1941. @HMS_HoodUK #RememberedHere #HMSHood #ShineALight

Chris Kowlakowsk (USA)

remembered

Midshipman

Kazimierz Otton Zurek

Comments: I'm honoring this Pole who was a midshipman aboard the Mighty Hood. I have no direct connection, but he's from the next major town over from my ancestral Polish family. (My Polish grandfather married my English grandmother in 1945.) Pamietam! (I remember!)

Shine A Light - 80th Anniversary Virtual Event

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to individual members of the crew.