-H.M.S. Hood Crew Information-
H.M.S. Hood Rolls of Honour
Memorials to Men Lost in the sinking
In Remembrance of
John William Frederick McAllen
Place of birth: Southampton, Hampshire, England
Parents: Mr and Mrs F. McAllen
Wife: Edna McAllen
Service: Royal Navy
Rank: Stoker 2nd Class
Service Number: P/KX 112016
Joined Hood: Unknown
Left Hood: 24th May 1941 (loss of ship)
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Biographical Information:
John was born on 6th November 1920 to Mr and Mrs F. McAllen of St. Denys, Southampton, Hampshire. He was the husband of Edna McAllen. He was the 20 years old at the time of his loss.
Additional Photographs
None at this time.
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
The part of the memorial in which the Hood casualty names can be found.
(Panels 45 to 61)
John's name is in Column 2 of Panel 56.
Detail of John's name.
Sources
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
'Register of Deaths of Naval Ratings' (data extracted by Director of Naval Personnel (Disclosure Cell), Navy Command HQ, 2009)
John's sister, Mrs V. Aitchison (photo, 2001)