-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
John Mackay

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Date of birth: 23rd February 1920
Place of birth: Tolsta Chaolais, Isle of Lewis, Scotland
Parents: Angus & Christina Mackay
Service: Royal Naval Reserve
Rank: Ordinary Seaman
Service Number: P/X 20831 A
Joined Hood:
Left Hood: 24th May 1941 (loss of ship)
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Biographical Information:

John was the son of Angus & Christina Mackay, of Tolas-Dadh-a-Chaolais, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis. He was 21 years old at the time of his loss.



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None at this time.



Memorials

Southsea National Naval War Memorial

Panel 60, Column 2






Hood Chapel, Church of St. John the Baptist, Boldre, Hampshire








Sources
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
'Register of Deaths of Naval Ratings' (data extracted by Director of Naval Personnel (Disclosure Cell), Navy Command HQ, 2009)
Malcolm MacDonald (photo, 2001)