-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
William Francis Puttick
"Bill" as he was known, was born in Worthing, West Sussex on 17th October 1920. He was the first of six children born to parents William and Hettie Puttick. He attended Saint Andrews School for Boys and later worked at Potter Bailey general grocers store. Bill joined the Navy and was initially posted at H.M.S. Victory in Portsmouth. He joined Hood in 1940. He was 20 years old at the time of his loss.
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Memorials |
Southsea National Naval War Memorial Panel 55, Column 2 ![]() |
Hood Chapel, Church of St. John the Baptist, Boldre, Hampshire |
St. Matthew's Church, Worthing, West Sussex |
Puttick Drive, Worthing (named for him)![]() |