-H.M.S. Hood Crew Information-
H.M.S. Hood Rolls of Honour
Memorials to Men Lost in the sinking

We will remember them
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In Remembrance of
Daniel Arthur Basil Carey

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Date of birth: 27th October 1919
Place of birth: Bedwelty, Glamorgan, Wales
Parents: Alfred and Mary Carey
Service: Royal Navy
Rank: Supply Assistant
Service Number: P/MX 63625
Joined Hood: Unknown
Left Hood: 24th May 1941 (loss of ship)
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Biographical Information:

Daniel was born 27th October 1919 in Bedwellty, Monmouthshire, Wales to parents Alfred and Mary Carey. The family later lived in Somerton, Newport, Monmouthshire. His brother, Leslie J. Carey, also died whilst serving (RAF, 1944). He was 21 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)





Daniel's name is in Column 2 of Panel 57.





Detail of Daniel'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)
Daniel's sister, Joan Gilson, and niece, Glenys Roberts (photo & information, June 2001)