-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
Updated 24-Nov-2009

We will remember them
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In Remembrance of
WILLIAM EDWARD ATKINS

Photo of Chief Petty Officer Steward William Edward Atkins, courtesy of Stacy McEvoy, August 2006
Service: Royal Navy
Rank: Chief Petty Officer Steward
Service Number: C/L 11409
Date Joined Hood: Unknown
Biographical Information: William was born on 15 July 1902 to parents Albert and Rose Atkins of Kensington, London. He was the eldest of 11 children. He was the husband of Agnes Atkins, of Maghull, Liverpool. He was 38 years old at the time of his loss. We have no additional information.

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Memorial Information
Chatham Memorial, Panel 49, Column 1(click to view panel)
Also memorialised at
Hood Chapel, Church of St John the Baptist, Boldre, Hampshire
Additional Photographs
Photo of Chief Petty Officer Steward William Edward Atkins, courtesy of Stacy McEvoy, August 2006
Above- William (right) and a shipmate in Africa
Sources
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
The National Archives
Stacy McEvoy (photos & information, August 2006)

‘Register of Deaths of Naval Ratings’ (data extracted by Director of Naval Personnel (Disclosure Cell), Navy Command HQ, 2009)


‘Register of Deaths of Naval Ratings’ (data extracted by Director of Naval Personnel (Disclosure Cell), Navy Command HQ, 2009)