-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
Charles Alec Francis
Place of birth: Great Bowden, Leicestershire, England
Parents: Charles and Gladys Francis
Service: Royal Navy
Rank: Boy 1st Class
Service Number: P/JX 194729
Joined Hood:
Left Hood: 24th May 1941 (loss of ship)
Biographical Information:
Charles was born on 21st August 1924 in Great Bowden, Leicestershire to Charles and Gladys Francis. The family later lived in Irchester, Northamptonshire. He was 16 years old at the time of his loss.
Additional Photographs
None at this time.
Memorials |
| Southsea National Naval War Memorial Panel 51, Column 3  |
Hood Chapel, Church of St. John the Baptist, Boldre, Hampshire |
Sources
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
'Register of Deaths of Naval Ratings' (data extracted by Director of Naval Personnel (Disclosure Cell), Navy Command HQ, 2009)
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
'Register of Deaths of Naval Ratings' (data extracted by Director of Naval Personnel (Disclosure Cell), Navy Command HQ, 2009)
