-H.M.S. Hood Crew Information-
H.M.S. Hood Rolls of Honour
Memorials to Men Lost in the sinking

In Remembrance of
Hugh Stothers

"Mickey" as he was known, was born on 30th December 1914 in Belfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland to Mr. G. Mrs.Rebecca Stothers. The family later lived at 25 Bloomfield Street, Belfast. He was the husband of Jennie Stothers (nee Gardner), of 2 Mary Street, Hartlepool, County Durham.

Mickey is believed to have joined the Navy circa 1933. Mickey was a close friend of James "Lenny" Pay (also lost in Hood) and his family. He was also a friend of James Ritchie (also lost in Hood).

He was 26 years old at the time of his loss. There was a memorial service held for him on 8th June 1941 at the Hartlepool Independent (Congregational) Church.

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

Photos of the memorial

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Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Southsea, Hampshire, England

Photos of the memorial



The part of the memorial in which the Hood casualty names can be found.
(Panels 45 to 61)





Hugh's name is in Column 3 of Panel 49.





Detail of Hugh's name.

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