-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
David Lees Russell
Place of birth: Anderston, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Parents: Thomas and Sarah Russell
Service: Royal Marines
Rank: Musician
Service Number: RMB/X 1450
Joined Hood:
Left Hood: 24th May 1941 (loss of ship)
Biographical Information:
David was born on 14th August 1908 in Anderton, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland to Thomas and Sarah Russell. David's action station at the time of his loss was the 15" Transmitting Station. He was 32 years old at the time of his loss.
Additional Photographs
None at this time.
Memorials |
| Southsea National Naval War Memorial Panel 60, 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)
Michael Bell (photo, Jan 2002)
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
'Register of Deaths of Naval Ratings' (data extracted by Director of Naval Personnel (Disclosure Cell), Navy Command HQ, 2009)
Michael Bell (photo, Jan 2002)
