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

In Remembrance of
John French Clark

John was born on 28th May 1915 in Motcombe, North Shaftsbury to Mr. and Mrs. George Henry Clark. The family later lived at Solent View, Warsash, Hants.

He had a twin brother named Thomas. He is also known to have had a brother named William. He had 11 siblings and 3 half-siblings. John and Thomas were the 9th and 10th children born. His half-brother Laurence was one of the three half siblings.

John is known to have served on the training ship Mercury for 5 years before joining the NAvy at age 15. He was serving as an Acting Leading Seaman and was 25 years old at the time of his loss.

Additional Photos

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

Photos of the memorial

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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)





John's name is in Column 3 of Panel 46.





Detail of John's name.

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