-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
Alfred Phillip West
Alfred was born on 5th March 1914 in Chatham, Kent. He was raised from 6 months old by foster parents Harry and Annie Nash of Birchington-on-Sea, Kent. He entered the Navy in the 1930s. His first ship was the submarine support vessel Medway of the China station. He joined Hood during the early part of the Second World War.
Alfred was serving as a Petty Officer Cook (Temporary) and was 27 years old at the time of his loss.
Memorials |
Southsea National Naval War Memorial Panel 57, Column 3 ![]() |
Hood Chapel, Church of St. John the Baptist, Boldre, Hampshire |