-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
Peter Rootham
Peter was born on 20th July 1923 to Phyllis Rootham, of Kettering, Northamptonshire. He was educated at the Kettering Central School and was known to excel in football and swimming. He joined the Navy in March 1938.
He was 17 years old at the time of his loss.
Memorials |
Southsea National Naval War Memorial Panel 51, Column 1 ![]() |
Hood Chapel, Church of St. John the Baptist, Boldre, Hampshire |
Kettering War Memorial![]() |