-H.M.S. Hood Crew Information-
H.M.S. Hood Rolls of Honour
Memorials to Men Lost in the sinking
In Remembrance of
William Russell Pennycook
Place of birth: Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Parents: George and Jeanie Pennycook
Service: Royal Navy
Rank: Stoker 2nd Class
Service Number: P/KX 116930
Joined Hood: Unknown
Left Hood: 24th May 1941 (loss of ship)
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Biographical Information:
William was born on 19th May 1919 to George and Jeanie Pennycook, of Hamilton, Lanarkshire. William spent much of his childhood in Nova Scotia. He later returned to the UK. Prior to joining the Navy, her worked with father at Viewpark Colliery. William was 22 years old at the time of his loss.
Additional Photos |
 William (centre), a cousin (left) and his brother Thomas (right) |
 William's parents and sister |
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)
William's name is in Column 2 of Panel 56.
Detail of William'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)
Carmen Davis (photos, May 2002)
James Wood (information, April 2004)
Carol Sempie (information, Mar 2007)