-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 Patton

Owen was born on 14th August 1918, the son of Frederick and Annie Patton, of Darlington, County Durham. He had an older brother named Vincent.

Following his training at H.M.S. Ganges, he is believed to have been assigned to the cruiser H.M.S. Devonshire. There he proved to be a keen football player. He was next draughted to H.M.S. Hood where he was known by the nickname "Tiddley". He remained in Hood until her sinking. He was 23 years old at the time of his loss.

Additional Photos

Various shots of Owen. Most of these are from his time in the Devonshire

Owen (front row, far left) and fellow teammates from H.M.S. Devonshire's champion football/soccer team. Also present in this photo is then Lieutenant Commander John Warrand, later Navigator of Hood (also lost in the sinking).

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Memorials

Southsea National Naval War Memorial Panel 49, Column 1

Hood Chapel, Church of St. John the Baptist, Boldre, Hampshire

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