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We will remember them
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In Remembrance of
Clarence Victor Britton

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Date of birth: 12th January 1918
Place of birth: St. George's, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England
Service: Royal Marines
Rank: Marine
Service Number: PO/X 100335
Joined Hood: Unknown
Left Hood: 24th May 1941 (loss of ship)
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Biographical Information:

Clarence was born on 12th January 1918 in St. George's, Bristol, Gloucestershire. His service awards include the Atlantic Star, the 1939-1945 Star and the 1939-1945 War medal. He was 23 years old at the time of his loss.




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Hood Chapel, Church of St. John the Baptist, Boldre, Hampshire, England

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Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Southsea, Hampshire, England

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The part of the memorial in which the Hood casualty names can be found.
(Panels 45 to 61)





Clarence's name is in Column 3 of Panel 58.





Detail of Clarence's name.





Sources
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
'Register of Deaths of Naval Ratings' (data extracted by Director of Naval Personnel (Disclosure Cell), Navy Command HQ, 2009)
His great-nephew, Barry W. Ellbourn (photo & information, May & June 2010)