-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
Richard Thorpe
Richard was born on 12th December 1921 in Renfrew, Renfrewshire to Harold and Kate Thorpe. The family later lived in South Almond Crescent, Teams, Gateshead, County Durham. Before joining the Navy he worked at Atlas Concrete Works, Dunston. He was 19 years old at the time of his loss.
Memorials |
Southsea National Naval War Memorial Panel 51, Column 2 ![]() |
Hood Chapel, Church of St. John the Baptist, Boldre, Hampshire |