-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
John Henderson
Place of birth: Wallsend, Northumberland, England
Service: Royal Navy
Rank: Signalman
Service Number: P/JX 160320
Joined Hood:
Left Hood: 24th May 1941 (loss of ship)
Biographical Information:
John was born on 6th June 1922 in Wallsend, Northumberland. His family lived at 67 Deneholm, Holy Cross, Willington Quay. John is believed to have joined the Navy in 1939. He was 18 years old at the time of his loss.
Additional Photographs
None at this time.
Memorials |
| Southsea National Naval War Memorial Panel 52, Column 1  |
Hood Chapel, Church of St. John the Baptist, Boldre, Hampshire |
Sources
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
'Register of Deaths of Naval Ratings' (data extracted by Director of Naval Personnel (Disclosure Cell), Navy Command HQ, 2009)
Irene Gray (photo & information taken from 31st May 1941 "Newcastle Evening Chronicle," July 2017)
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
'Register of Deaths of Naval Ratings' (data extracted by Director of Naval Personnel (Disclosure Cell), Navy Command HQ, 2009)
Irene Gray (photo & information taken from 31st May 1941 "Newcastle Evening Chronicle," July 2017)
