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Memorials to Men Lost in the sinking
In Remembrance of
David Taylor
Dave, as he was known, was born on 5th February 1920 at 10 Grove Cottage, Banks Lane, Bexely Heath, Kent, the second child of David and Mary Agnes Taylor. He had four siblings- his older brother James and younger siblings George, Patrick (known as Michael) and Ruth. Of these children, James served in the Army, Michael in the Merchant Navy and Dave and George in the Royal Navy (George was a survivor of the sinking of H.M.S. Pakenham).
The family were bombed out in 1940 but were later able to return and move to No. 5 Banks Lane. Dave was last at home for leave on his 21st birthday. He is remembered as being very proud and enthusiastic about serving aboard Hood. He was known to live in Messes 18 and 50 during his time aboard Hood.
Dave was 21 years old at the time of his loss.