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Memorials to Men Lost in the sinking
In Remembrance of
Reginald Charles Whitehead
Reginald was born on 12th December 1913 in Willesden, London to Arthur and Ellen Whitehead. He was the husband of Olwyn Whitehead, of Deal, Kent.
Reginald was an accomplished athlete who excelled in football and cricket as well as other sports. He was especially adept at fencing, having won a number of medals in competition. He also served as a fencing instructor.
He served aboard Hood twice- the first time from 1933 to 1936 and again from 1939 until her loss. He was serving as a Temporary Sergeant and was 27 years old at the time of his loss.