-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
We will remember them
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In Remembrance of
David Lees Russell

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Date of birth: 14th August 1908
Place of birth: Anderston, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Parents: Thomas and Sarah Russell
Service: Royal Marines
Rank: Musician
Service Number: RMB/X 1450
Joined Hood: Unknown
Left Hood: 24th May 1941 (loss of ship)
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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.



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Hood Chapel, Church of St. John the Baptist, Boldre, Hampshire, England


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Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Southsea, Hampshire, England


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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)