-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
Horace Arthur Williams
Place of birth: Darleston, Staffordshire, England
Parents: Herbert and Emma Williams
Wife: Doris Williams
Service: Royal Navy
Rank: Painter 3rd Class
Service Number: P/MX 55426
Joined Hood: Unknown
Left Hood: 24th May 1941 (loss of ship)
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Biographical Information:
Horace was born on 28th December 1909 in Darleston, Staffordshire to Herbert and Emma Williams. He was the husband of Doris Williams, of Wednesbury, Staffordshire. He was 31 years old at the time of his loss.
Additional Photographs
None at this time.
Hood Chapel, Church of St. John the Baptist, Boldre, Hampshire, England
Photos of the memorial
Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Southsea, Hampshire, England
Photos of the memorial
Sources
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
'Register of Deaths of Naval Ratings' (data extracted by Director of Naval Personnel (Disclosure Cell), Navy Command HQ, 2009)
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
'Register of Deaths of Naval Ratings' (data extracted by Director of Naval Personnel (Disclosure Cell), Navy Command HQ, 2009)
