-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
Owen O Neil
Place of birth: Flint, Flintshire, Wales
Parents: Thomas and Florence O Neil
Service: Royal Navy
Rank: Ordinary Seaman
Service Number: P/JX 162660
Joined Hood:
Left Hood: 24th May 1941 (loss of ship)
Biographical Information:
Owen was born on 6th December 1922 to Thomas and Florence O'Neil, of Flint, Flintshire, Wales. He was the second of four sons, the others being Charlie, Arthur and George. Owen was known to have been an all-round sportsman, who excelled in boxing and sprinting. He was 20 years old at the time of his loss.
Additional Photographs
None at this time.
Memorials |
| Southsea National Naval War Memorial Panel 51, Column 1  |
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)
His nephew, John O'Neil (photo & information, November 2010 & January 2011)
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, John O'Neil (photo & information, November 2010 & January 2011)
