-H.M.S. Hood Crew Information-
H.M.S. Hood Rolls of Honour
Memorials to Men Lost in the sinking
In Remembrance of
William Charles Taylor
"Bumble", as he was known to his friends, was born on 15th June 1922 to Samuel and Louisa Taylor, of Christchurch, Hampshire. Prior to joining the Royal Navy, he worked as a telegram messenger for Bournemouth Post Office. His first and only ship was H.M.S. Hood.
Bumble was 18 years old at the time of his loss.
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![]() Bumble (left) and two mates. Mr E. Poulton is on the right. |