-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
Henry George Lifford
Place of birth: Wandsworth, London, England
Parents: Peter and Olive Lifford
Wife: Gladys Lifford
Service: Royal Navy
Rank: Supply Assistant
Service Number: P/MX 66298
Joined Hood: Unknown
Left Hood: 24th May 1941 (loss of ship)
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Biographical Information:
Harry, as he was known, was born on 12th September 1919 in Wandsworth, London to parents Peter and Olive Lifford. He was the husband of Gladys Lifford, of Wandsworth. He was 21 years old at the time of his loss.
Additional Photos |
 Harry as a lad |
 Harry as a lad |
 Harry and Gladys on their wedding day |
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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)
His nephew, Peter Platt (photos & information, August 2008)
Ernie Neil (photos, February 2010)
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
'Register of Deaths of Naval Ratings' (data extracted by Director of Naval Personnel (Disclosure Cell), Navy Command HQ, 2009)
His nephew, Peter Platt (photos & information, August 2008)
Ernie Neil (photos, February 2010)
