-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
Douglas Haig Nicholls

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Date of birth: 10th March 1917
Place of birth: Hackney, London, England
Parents: Joseph and Thirza Nicholls
Service: Royal Navy
Rank: Stoker 2nd Class
Service Number: P/KX 117430
Joined Hood:
Left Hood: 24th May 1941 (loss of ship)







Biographical Information:

Douglas was born on 10th March 1917 in Hackney, London to Joseph and Thirza Nicholls. The family later lived in Clapton, London. He was 24 years old at the time of his loss.



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Memorials

Southsea National Naval War Memorial

Panel 56, 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)