-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
Norris Henry Hoare

"Norrie" as he was known, was born in July 1912 the only son of Henry and Elizabeth Hoare, of Whipton, Exeter. He was educated at Hele's School, Exeter.

He was a member of the Institute of Bankers. He worked at Launceston, Sturminster Newton, Frome and Ilfracombe and lastly at the Newton Abbot branch of Lloyds Bank. He was well liked and was known for organizing amateur theatricals. He was also well known in tennis, hockey and cricket circles.

Norrie was called up for service just before the outbreak of the Second World War. He is known to have seen service in the North Atlantic and Mediterranean prior to joining Hood in May 1941. before his naval service. He was 28 years old at the time of his loss.

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Hood Chapel, Church of St. John the Baptist, Boldre, Hampshire, England

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Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Southsea, Hampshire, England

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