-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
We will remember them
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In Remembrance of
James William Wilkinson

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Date of birth: 30th September 1918
Place of birth: East Retford, Nottinghamshire, England
Parents: James and Lydia Wilkinson
Service: Royal Navy
Rank: Stoker 1st Class
Service Number: P/KX 98114
Joined Hood:
Left Hood: 24th May 1941 (loss of ship)







Biographical Information:

James was born on 30th September 1918 to James and Lydia Wilkinson, of East Retford, Nottinghamshire. He was 22 years old at the time of his loss.



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Memorials

Southsea National Naval War Memorial

Panel 55, 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)