-H.M.S. Hood Crew Information-
H.M.S. Hood Rolls of Honour
Memorials to Men Lost in the sinking
In Remembrance of
Henry Gordon Hall
Henry was born on 8th July 1900 at White House Farm, South Hawley, Farnborough, Hampshire. His mother was Emily Hall. He was raised by his grandparents Samuel and Harriet Hall. He worked as a sawyer before entering the Boys service in August 1917.
In July 1940, whilst assigned to Hood, he was awarded a pension for 22 years continuous service but when given the option of being discharged, he chose to continue his service. Henry received three good conduct badges, and his character was recorded as very good throughout his service. He received a long service medal, good conduct medal, 1939-45 Star, Atlantic Star and War Medal.
Henry was married to Georgina Hall (nee Gould). Together they had three children, Gordon, Peter and Patricia. Henry was 40 years old at the time of his loss.
Date From | Date to | Ship | Rating | Source |
1st August 1917 | 10th October 1917 | Powerful | Boy 2nd Class | ADM188/799 |
11th October 1917 | 19th October 1917 | Powerful | Boy 1st Class | ADM188/799 |
20th October 1917 | 7th July 1918 | Dido | Boy 1st Class | ADM188/799 |
8th July 1918 | 31st January 1919 | Dido (Skilful) | Ordinary Seaman | ADM188/799 |
1st February 1919 | 15th April 1919 | Actaeon (Skilful) | Ordinary Seaman | ADM188/799 |
16th April 1919 | 30th September 1919 | Actaeon (Skilful) | Able Seaman | ADM188/799 |
1st October 1919 | 30th June 1920 | Blake (Skilful) | Able Seaman | ADM188/799 |
1st July 1920 | 18th December 1920 | Hecla (Skilful) | Able Seaman | ADM188/799 |
19th December 1920 | 18th November 1921 | Victory I | Able Seaman | ADM188/799 |
19th November 1921 | 20th February 1924 | Foxglove | Able Seaman | ADM188/799 |
21st February 1924 | 6th May 1924 | Victory I | Able Seaman | ADM188/799 |
7th May 1924 | 13th October 1925 | Excellent | Able Seaman | ADM188/799 |
14th October 1925 | 2nd May 1926 | Victory I | Able Seaman | ADM188/799 |
3rd May 1926 | 31st May 1928 | Columbine (Westminster) | Able Seaman | ADM188/799 |
1st June 1928 | 3rd July 1930 | Victory II (Westminster) | Able Seaman | ADM188/799 |
4th July 1930 | 30th October 1930 | Excellent | Able Seaman | ADM363/319 |
31st October 1930 | 6th January 1933 | Warspite | Able Seaman | ADM363/319 |
7th January 1933 | 24th April 1933 | Victory I | Able Seaman | ADM363/319 |
25th April 1933 | 16th April 1934 | Vernon (Winchester) | Able Seaman | ADM363/319 |
17th April 1934 | 13th December 1936 | London | Able Seaman | ADM363/319 |
14th December 1936 | 28th November 1937 | Victory I | Able Seaman | ADM363/319 |
29th November 1937 | 30th August 1938 | Repulse | Able Seaman | ADM363/319 |
31st August 1938 | 24th May 1941 | Hood | Able Seaman | ADM363/319 |