-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
Harry Rudge Pearce
Place of birth: Portsmouth, Hampshire, England
Wife: Joyce M Pearce
Service: Royal Navy
Rank: Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class
Service Number: P/MX 49203
Joined Hood: Unknown
Left Hood: 24th May 1941 (loss of ship)
Click here to print memorial poster
Biographical Information:
Harry was born on 8th April 1917 in Portsmouth, Hampshire. He was the husband of Joy Pearce (nee Durant) and they had one son, Graham (4th January, 1941 – 13th September, 2013).
Harry was 24 years old at the time of his loss.
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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
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 granddaughter, Karen Poniewozik (photos & information, Sept 2015)
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
'Register of Deaths of Naval Ratings' (data extracted by Director of Naval Personnel (Disclosure Cell), Navy Command HQ, 2009)
His granddaughter, Karen Poniewozik (photos & information, Sept 2015)
