-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
Alfred McDuell
Alfred was born on 6th October 1919 in Stepney, London. He was the eighth of nine consecutive sons born to John and Sarah McDuell. The family later lived in Ruislip, Middlesex.
Alfred attended school in Stepney. He enjoyed writing and teaching Sunday school. He was also a keen footballer for the Port of London Authority (for whom he worked). The team won the Div 3 Stepney Sports league in 1932 and were finalists in the 1936 Ayliffe Cup.
He was engaged to be married to his childhood sweetheart Elsie Dobinson. He joined the Navy following the outbreak of World War Two. Following training he was posted to his only ship, H.M.S. Hood. He was 21 years old at the time of his loss.
Memorials |
Southsea National Naval War Memorial Panel 48, Column 3 ![]() |
Hood Chapel, Church of St. John the Baptist, Boldre, Hampshire |