-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
Place of birth: Christchurch, Hampshire, England
Parents: Samuel and Louisa Taylor
Service: Royal Navy
Rank: Ordinary Telegraphist
Service Number: P/SSX 32668
Joined Hood: Unknown
Left Hood: 24th May 1941 (loss of ship)
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Biographical Information:
"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.
Additional Photos |
 Bumble (left) and two mates. Mr E. Poulton is on the right. |
Hood Chapel, Church of St. John the Baptist, Boldre, Hampshire, England
Photos of the memorial
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)
William's name is in Column 1 of Panel 53.
Detail of William's name.
Sources
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
'Register of Deaths of Naval Ratings' (data extracted by Director of Naval Personnel (Disclosure Cell), Navy Command HQ, 2009)
Bumble's friend, Mr E. Poulton (photo & information, April 2005)