-H.M.S. Hood Crew Information-
H.M.S. Hood Rolls of Honour
Memorials to Men Lost in the sinking
In Remembrance of
William Harold Cobb
Place of birth: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Parents: John and Emma Cobb
Service: Royal Navy
Rank: Ordinary Seaman
Service Number: P/JX 159593
Joined Hood: Unknown
Left Hood: 24th May 1941 (loss of ship)
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Biographical Information:
William was born on 23rd November 1922 in Birmingham, Warwickshire to parents John and Emma Cobb. The family lived in Harborne, Warwickshire. He is known to have had one brother, John (known as Jack). Wiliam was 18 years old at the time of his loss.
Additional Photos |
 Bill and his family |
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Hood Chapel, Church of St. John the Baptist, Boldre, Hampshire, England
Photos of the memorial
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)
William's name is in Column 2 of Panel 50.
Detail of William'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)
ADM 101/565
Anne Wright (photo & information, February 2010)