-H.M.S. Hood Crew Information-
H.M.S. Hood Rolls of Honour
Memorials to Men Lost in the sinking
In Remembrance of
Roland Morgan Williams
Place of birth: Llangefni, Anglesey, Wales
Parents: John and Jane Williams
Service: Royal Navy
Rank: Writer
Service Number: P/MX 72409
Joined Hood: Unknown
Left Hood: 24th May 1941 (loss of ship)
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Biographical Information:
Roland was born on 28th June 1909 to John and Jane Williams, of Llangefni, Anglesey, Wales. 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
The part of the memorial in which the Hood casualty names can be found.
(Panels 45 to 61)
Roland's name is in Column 2 of Panel 57.
Detail of Roland's name.
Llangefni War Memorial, Llangefni, Anglesey, Wales
Photos of the memorial
A view of the War memorial which stands in the main street of Llangefni.
Roland's name on the memorial alongside other men from Llangefni who lost their lives during World War 2.
Sources
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
'Register of Deaths of Naval Ratings' (data extracted by Director of Naval Personnel (Disclosure Cell), Navy Command HQ, 2009)