-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
James Johnston
James was born on 17th April 1916 in Marnock, Banff, Banffshire, Scotland to Henry and Mary Johnston. The family later lived in Whitehouse, Aberdeenshire. He was the eldest of seven children. He was educated at Forgue School and Huntly Gordon Schools, where he was specially trained in commercial subjects.
He joined the Navy in 1937. He is known to have served in H.M.S. Excellent before joining Hood. Whilst in Hood, he served as a writer for the ship's commanding officer. He also manned one of the anti-aircraft guns.
James was 25 at the time of his loss.
Memorials |
Southsea National Naval War Memorial Panel 48, Column 2 ![]() |
Hood Chapel, Church of St. John the Baptist, Boldre, Hampshire |
Huntly War Memorial, Aberdeenshire![]() |