-H.M.S. Hood Crew Information-
H.M.S. Hood Rolls of Honour
Memorials to Men Lost in the sinking
In Remembrance of
John Michael Hogan
Place of birth: Bristol, Gloucestershire, England
Parents: Thomas and Margaret Hogan
Service: Royal Navy
Rank: Paymaster Commander
Joined Hood: 12th May 1941
Left Hood: 24th May 1941 (loss of ship) (Commander (S))
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Biographical Information:
"Jack", as he was known to his family and friends, was born in Bristol in OCtober 1907 the son of Thomas and Margaret Hogan. He attended King's School, Rochester, where he was a keen sportsman. He was the captain of the rugby team in 1924. He was serving as an acting Commander on VADM Holland's staff. He was 33 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
The part of the memorial in which the Hood casualty names can be found.
(Panels 45 to 61)
John's name is in Column 3 of Panel 45.
Detail of John's name.
Sources
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
'Register of Deaths of Naval Ratings' (data extracted by Director of Naval Personnel (Disclosure Cell), Navy Command HQ, 2009)
Simon Snow (information, Feb 2005)
Dan Barnes (photo & information, July 2005)
Midshipman's Log of Philip Bucket