-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 Hobbs
Place of birth: Guildford, Surrey, England
Parents: Edward and Ethel Hobbs
Wife: Margaret Hobbs
Service: Royal Navy
Rank: Engine Room Artificer 4th Class
Service Number: P/MX 51264
Joined Hood: Unknown
Left Hood: 24th May 1941 (loss of ship)
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Biographical Information:
Robert was born on 4th March 1919 in Guildford, Surrey to Edward and Ethel Hobbs. He was the husband of Margaret Hobbs, of Weston Mill, Devon. He was 22 years old at the time of his loss.
Additional Photographs
None at this time.
Hood Chapel, Church of St. John the Baptist, Boldre, Hampshire, England
Photos of the memorial
Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Southsea, Hampshire, England
Photos of the memorial
Sources
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
'Register of Deaths of Naval Ratings' (data extracted by Director of Naval Personnel (Disclosure Cell), Navy Command HQ, 2009)
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
'Register of Deaths of Naval Ratings' (data extracted by Director of Naval Personnel (Disclosure Cell), Navy Command HQ, 2009)
