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

In Remembrance of
Alan Charles Cooper

Alan was born on 21st December 1922 at 15 Marks Road, Stubbington, Hampshire to parents William and Nellie Cooper. He was the youngest of four children. He had two brothers, Bernard and Norman, plus a sister, Sonja. Alan He attended school at Crofton, Stubbington, Hampshire until he was about 11 years old. Afterwards, he attended The Royal Hospital School, Holbrook from September 1934 to May 1938.

Upon completion of school in 1938, Alan followed his father's footsteps and joined the Royal Navy. His father, (William Charles Cooper, MX 53563) had served many years in the Navy, to include 6 months aboard H.M.S. Hood (4th Jan - 1st Jun 1939). He would go on to retire as a Chief Ordnance Artificer. Alan's brothers also served in the military.

Alan was trained at H.M.S. St Vincent. He ultimately joined the crew of Hood on 1st June 1939 (his father left the ship that same day). He went on serve as a member of one of the 4-inch gun crews. He is remembered as being good at telling his mother some naughty yarns. He was also reputed to be a practical joker. He was 18 years old at the time of his loss.

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)





Alan's name is in Column 3 of Panel 47.





Detail of Alan's name.

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