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

In Remembrance of
Martin Dempsey

Martin was born on 27th June 1916 in Huddersfield, Yorkshire to Austin and Emily Dempsey. He was the husband of Louie Dempsey, of Hammersmith, London.

A contemporary article in the 'Huddersfield Examiner' reported that Martin had been educated at St Joseph's School, and had played for their football team. He also attended St Joseph's Church, Huddersfield. As a youth he had been a member of the Central Lads' Club and a very good swimmer. Before enlisting, Martin was previously employed at the Huddersfield Brick, Stone and Tile company.

Martin Dempsey was 24 years old at the time of his loss. In addition to leaving L:ouie a widow, he also left a four-year-old daughter

Additional Photos

Martin (far left) and two mates

Martin (with oilskins) and several shipmates aboard Hood. They are seated on a bollard on the starboard side of the focsle, directly adjacent to the base of the forward superstructure. Sadly, we believe that nearly every man shown here was lost with the ship.

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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)





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





Detail of Martin's name.

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