-H.M.S. Hood Crew Information-
H.M.S. Hood Rolls of Honour
Memorials to Men Lost in the sinking
In Remembrance of
Alexander McLean
Place of birth: St. Anne, Alderney, Channel Islands
Service: Royal Navy
Rank: Leading Stoker
Service Number: P/KX 97625
Joined Hood: Unknown
Left Hood: 24th May 1941 (loss of ship)
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Biographical Information:
"Alec" as he was known, was born on 7th July 1920. He was one of five sons born to James McLean of St. Anne, Alderney, Channel Islands. Alec and his brother Len both served in the Royal Navy. Alec was serving as an Acting Leading Stoker (Temporary) and was 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)
Alexander's name is in Column 2 of Panel 54.
Detail of Alexander's name.
St. Anne's Church, St. Anne's, Alderney, Channel Islands
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, Tony Kerry (photo & information, April 2009)