-H.M.S. Hood Crew Information-
H.M.S. Hood Rolls of Honour
Memorials to Men Lost in the sinking
In Remembrance of
George Rigby Eagles
George was the eldest son of Thomas Rosse and Mary Eagles, of Abbey Road, Bush Hill Park, Enfield, Middlesex. He had two younger brothers, Joe and Tom and two sisters, Frances and Eleanor. He studied at the Convent College, London Road, Enfield. He later studied at St Ignatius, Stamford Hill and the Douai School. He entered the Navy shortly before war broke out and received 2 terms of training at Dartmouth.
George was known to be a fine sportsman, excelling at rugby, cricket, football and boxing. He was very popular with all who knew him. He was 20 years old at the time of his loss.