-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
Walter Keith Riding
Place of birth: Kennington, London, England
Service: Royal Navy
Rank: Ordinary Seaman
Service Number: P/JX 156193
Joined Hood:
Left Hood: 24th May 1941 (loss of ship)
Biographical Information:
Walter was born on 30th November 1922 in Kennington, London. He was 18 years old at the time of his loss.
Additional Photographs
None at this time.
Memorials |
| Southsea National Naval War Memorial Panel 51, 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)
Walter's sister, Betty Legg (photo, 2001)
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
'Register of Deaths of Naval Ratings' (data extracted by Director of Naval Personnel (Disclosure Cell), Navy Command HQ, 2009)
Walter's sister, Betty Legg (photo, 2001)
