-H.M.S. Hood Crew Information-
H.M.S. Hood Rolls of Honour
Memorials to Men Lost in the Sinking of Hood, 24th May 1941
In Remembrance of
Victor Forrest
Place of birth: Lower Stratton, Wiltshire, England
Parents: George and Helen Forrest
Service: Royal Navy
Rank: Petty Officer Steward
Service Number: P/LX 2535
Joined Hood: Unknown
Left Hood: 24th May 1941 (loss of ship)
Click here to print memorial poster
Biographical Information:
Victor was born on 6th January 1920 in Lower Stratton, Wiltshire to George and Helen Forrest, of Over Wallop, Hampshire. He was 21 years old at the time of his loss.
Additional Photos |
 Vic (seated) and his brothers as lads |
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 Letter from the King regarding Vic's death |
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
Sources
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
'Register of Deaths of Naval Ratings' (data extracted by Director of Naval Personnel (Disclosure Cell), Navy Command HQ, 2009)
Mr John Baker (photo, 2001)
Mr Chris Talbot (photos, February 2004)
Anne Chantler (photo, February 2010)
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
'Register of Deaths of Naval Ratings' (data extracted by Director of Naval Personnel (Disclosure Cell), Navy Command HQ, 2009)
Mr John Baker (photo, 2001)
Mr Chris Talbot (photos, February 2004)
Anne Chantler (photo, February 2010)
