-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
William Thomas Tomlinson
Place of birth: Aston, Warwickshire, England
Parents: Thomas and Lillian Tomlinson
Service: Royal Navy
Rank: Boy 1st Class
Service Number: P/JX 163223
Joined Hood:
Left Hood: 24th May 1941 (loss of ship)
Biographical Information:
William was born on 1st March 1924 in Aston Wood, Warwickshire to Thomas and Lillian Tomlinson. The family later lived in Yardley Wood, Birmingham. He was 17 years old at the time of his loss.
Additional Photos |
 William (center) and two mates whilst at H.M.S. Ganges |
Memorials |
| Southsea National Naval War Memorial Panel 51, Column 3  |
Hood Chapel, Church of St. John the Baptist, Boldre, Hampshire |
Sources
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
'Register of Deaths of Naval Ratings' (data extracted by Director of Naval Personnel (Disclosure Cell), Navy Command HQ, 2009)
Nick Parker (photos, November 2005)
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
'Register of Deaths of Naval Ratings' (data extracted by Director of Naval Personnel (Disclosure Cell), Navy Command HQ, 2009)
Nick Parker (photos, November 2005)
