-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
Leonard Rawlinson
Place of birth: Brixton, London, England
Parents: Charles and Clara Rawlinson
Service: Royal Navy
Rank: Able Seaman
Service Number: P/JX 157506
Joined Hood:
Left Hood: 24th May 1941 (loss of ship)
Biographical Information:
Leonard was born on 24th April 1922 in Brixton, London to Charles and Clara Rawlinson. The family later lived in Arundel, Sussex. He was 19 years old at the time of his loss.
Additional Photographs
None at this time.
Memorials |
| Southsea National Naval War Memorial Panel 49, Column 1  |
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)
Leonard's nephew, Mr Jerry Denvill (photo, Feb 2002)
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
'Register of Deaths of Naval Ratings' (data extracted by Director of Naval Personnel (Disclosure Cell), Navy Command HQ, 2009)
Leonard's nephew, Mr Jerry Denvill (photo, Feb 2002)
