-H.M.S. Hood Crew Information-
H.M.S. Hood Rolls of Honour
Memorials to Men Lost in the Sinking of Hood, 24th May 1941
In Remembrance of
Robert Hanna
Robert was born on 9th May 1912 in Lurgan, County Armagh, Northern Ireland, the third son to William and Elizabeth Hanna. He is known to have had a sister. The family lived on the High Street in Lurgan.
Robert assisted his father in the family's extensive pulmbing business. He was also known to be a keen football player (fullback and centre-forward) having played for Central, Sunnyside, Celtic II and Glenavon. He joined the Navy in 1938. He was the husband of Phyllis Hanna, of Stedham, Sussex (married in 1939).
Robert was 29 years old at the time of his loss.
Memorials |
Southsea National Naval War Memorial Panel 56, Column 3 ![]() |
Hood Chapel, Church of St. John the Baptist, Boldre, Hampshire |