H.M.S. Hood Association-Battle Cruiser Hood: Crew Information - H.M.S. Hood Roll of Honour, Memorial to Stoker Petty Officer Thomas George Barnes

In Remembrance of
THOMAS GEORGE BARNES

Photo of Stoker Petty Officer Thomas George Barnes, courtesy of his son, John C. Barnes, Feb 2001

Service: Royal Navy
Rank: Stoker Petty Officer
Service Number: P/K 62197
Date Joined Hood: Unknown
Biographical Information: Thomas was born 30 July 1905 in Epson, Surrey. While Thomas was still quite young, his father was killed in an accident. His mother sadly died within a year. Thomas, his brother and sister were adopted by a local family, Charles and Ruth Barnes.

Thomas joined the Boy service on 16 February 1921 and the Royal Navy proper on 20 July 1923. He served in submarines for around 12 years before returning to general service in 1935. He was the husband of Mabel Barnes, of Kingsley, Hampshire. He was 36 years old at the time of his loss. We have no additional information.

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Memorial Information
Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Panel 53, Column 3 (click to view panel)
Also memorialised at
Hood Chapel, Church of St John the Baptist, Boldre, Hampshire

Additional Photographs
None at this time.

Sources
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
His son, John C. Barnes (photo & information, February 2001)
The National Archives (ADM 188/985)