-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
We will remember them
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In Remembrance of
William St. Clair Johnson

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Date of birth: 27th December 1910
Place of birth: Portsmouth, Hampshire, England
Parents: Andrew and Annie Johnson
Wife: Freda Johnson
Service: Royal Navy
Rank: Stoker Petty Officer
Service Number: P/KX 80098
Joined Hood: Unknown
Left Hood: 24th May 1941 (loss of ship)
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Biographical Information:

William was born on 27th December 1910 in Portsmouth, Hampshire to Andrew and Annie Johnson. He was the husband of Freda Johnson, of Cowley Peachey, Middlesex. He was serving as an Acting Stoker Petty Officer (Temporary) and was 30 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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Sources
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
'Register of Deaths of Naval Ratings' (data extracted by Director of Naval Personnel (Disclosure Cell), Navy Command HQ, 2009)
William's nephew, Colin (photo, November 2003)