-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
Service: Royal Navy
Rank: Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class
Service Number: P/MX 49203
Joined Hood:
Left Hood: 24th May 1941 (loss of ship)
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.
Additional Photos |
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Memorials |
| Southsea National Naval War Memorial Panel 53, 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)
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)
