-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
William Edward Wood
Place of birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Parents: William and Fanny Wood
Service: Royal Navy
Rank: Able Seaman
Service Number: P/JX 161192
Joined Hood:
Left Hood: 24th May 1941 (loss of ship)
Biographical Information:
William was born in Coventry, Warwickshire on 15th November 1922 to William and Fanny Wood. He was posted to Hood along with his brother, Denis. Denis was later transferred, but William was not. William was 18 years old at the time of his loss.
Additional Photographs
None at this time.
Memorials |
| Southsea National Naval War Memorial Panel 50, Column 1  |
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)
William's sister, Mrs Edna Allum (photo & information, May 2004)
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
'Register of Deaths of Naval Ratings' (data extracted by Director of Naval Personnel (Disclosure Cell), Navy Command HQ, 2009)
William's sister, Mrs Edna Allum (photo & information, May 2004)
