-H.M.S. Hood Crew Information-
H.M.S. Hood Rolls of Honour
Memorials to Men Lost in the sinking
In Remembrance of
Denzil Stuart Peace
Place of birth: Wanstead, Essex, England
Service: Royal Marines
Rank: Marine
Service Number: PO/X 3427
Joined Hood: Unknown
Left Hood: 24th May 1941 (loss of ship)
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Biographical Information:
Den, has he was known, was born on 7th May 1920 in Wanstead, Essex to Harry and Ethel Peace. He was the middle son of three brothers, the others being Richard (eldest) and Alan (youngest). The family lived in Woodford, Chesham, Eastleigh and eventually Gosport. All three brothers saw service during the Second World War - Denzil in the Navy, Richard in the Army and Alan in the RAF.
He is known to have served in Hood prior to March 1941. He was 21 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)
The part of the memorial in which the Hood casualty names can be found.
(Panels 45 to 61)
Denzil's name is in Column 2 of Panel 59.
Detail of Denzil's name.
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, Denzil John Peace (information, August & October 2015)