-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
Alexander Steele
Place of birth: Liverpool, Lancashire, England
Parents: Thomas and Mary Ann Steele
Service: Royal Navy
Rank: Able Seaman
Service Number: P/JX 159389
Joined Hood:
Left Hood: 24th May 1941 (loss of ship)
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Biographical Information:
Alexander was born on 26th December 1921 to Thomas and Mary Ann Steele, of Kirkdale, Liverpool, Lancashire. He was 19 years old at the time of his loss.
Additional Photographs
None at this time.
Memorials |
| Southsea National Naval War Memorial Panel 49, Column 3  |
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)
Alexander's niece, Ruth McNally (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)
Alexander's niece, Ruth McNally (photo, 2001)
