-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 Robert Rose
Place of birth: Tamworth, Staffordshire, England
Service: Royal Navy
Rank: Leading Seaman
Service Number: P/JX 153212
Joined Hood: Unknown
Left Hood: 24th May 1941 (loss of ship)
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Biographical Information:
William was born on 30th June 1921 in Tamworth, Staffordshire. He was serving as an Acting Leading Seaman and was 19 years old at the time of his loss.
Additional Photographs
None at this time.
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
Sources
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
'Register of Deaths of Naval Ratings' (data extracted by Director of Naval Personnel (Disclosure Cell), Navy Command HQ, 2009)
Mrs A Randle (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)
Mrs A Randle (photo, 2001)
