H.M.S. Hood Association-Battle Cruiser Hood: Crew Information

We need your help: Our attempt at an H.M.S. Hood Crew List is not complete. Based on known crew complement authorisations for each commission, we know Hood should have had approximately 18,000 men who served in her during her long career. Due to irregularities, complement number fluctuations, temporary postings, etc., the figure could be even higher. Based on the current estimate however, we currently have the names of approximately half the number of men who actually served in the ship. Additionally, the information we have on many men is scant at best. We are always on the lookout for more names and additional details. With this in mind, we need assistance:

If you know of a man who definitely served in Hood but is not listed here, or, if you have additional information about a man already in the Crew List, please let us know via the H.M.S. Hood Crew List Input Form.

If you think a relative may have served in Hood (or you know he did, but have no idea as to when or what his rank was), then you should consider obtaining his naval service records. Please visit our Frequently Asked Questions section for instructions on doing this. If you confirm he was in Hood, then please let us by sending an H.M.S. Hood Crew List Input Form

H.M.S. HOOD Crew List Input Form

Your name:
(Required. See Section III for details)

Your address:

Your e-mail address:
(Required. See Section III for details)

Crew member name:

Crew member service number:

(Required for verification)

Crew member highest rank in Hood:

Crew member service dates in Hood:

Verification:
(Required. See Section III for details)

Do you have a copy of his service papers, photos or any other documents relating to his time in Hood?:

Biographical information
Please include anything you know about his upbringing, service in the Royal Navy and life in Civvy Street:

III. Important Notes Regarding Required Information

Why do we need YOUR contact information?:
In the past we've received a great many inputs where we had additional information to provide, or, had further questions we needed to ask the submitter. We were unable to do so because we had no way to reach them. Often this resulted in us being unable to use their inputs. Because of this, said information is vital. We assure you that your name and e-mail address will only be used for follow-up purposes by our staff and then, only if absolutely necessary. Otherwise, you will not hear from us. The data will not be disseminated to any other parties or used for any other reasons.

Why do was ask for certain type of information about the Crew Member?:
In the past, we've received many inputs for men who, in the end, turned out were never aboard the Hood. The submitters had scant information or were otherwise very confused. Because of this, we require that submitters have some form of proof that a relative/acquaintance served in Hood. Said proof will assist us in verifying the data and ensuring the Crew List is accurate. Acceptable proof can include many things, to include actual service records, old letters/correspondence, public documentation/records and of course photos.

If you do not provide your contact information, and/or if you do not have any solid proof of a man's service aboard H.M.S. HOOD, we regretfully cannot use information you submit.

Lastly, please also note that we have a limited staff and that we only update our database a couple of times a year. As a result, you may not see your data on the site for quite some time.