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Memorials to Men Lost in the Sinking of Hood, 24th May 1941
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In Remembrance of
Joseph Stanley Marsh

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Date of birth: 15th November 1921
Place of birth: Leyton, Essex, England
Parents: Joseph and Elizabeth Marsh
Service: Royal Navy
Rank: Able Seaman
Service Number: P/SSX 30168
Joined Hood: Unknown
Left Hood: 24th May 1941 (loss of ship)
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Biographical Information:

Joseph was born on 15th November 1921 to Joseph and Elizabeth Marsh, of Leyton, Essex. He was educated at the Newport School, Newport Road, Leytonstone. He is believed to have worked in a factory prior to joining the Navy at the age of 17. He was known to be very "dapper" and preferred to wear nice clothing.

Joseph was 19 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)
Diane Barr (photo & information, October 2010)