-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 01-Feb-2010

We will remember them
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In Remembrance of
JAMES ROWAND BELSHAM

Photo of Able Seaman James Rowand Belsham, courtesy of his daughters, Peggy Phillips and Betty Faux, 2001
Service: Royal Navy
Rank: Able Seaman
Service Number: P/J 93900
Date Joined Hood: Unknown
Biographical Information: James was born on 18 June 1903 in Portsmouth, Hampshire to James and Kate Belsham. He was the husband of Minnie Belsham, of Portskewett, Monmouthshire. He was 37 years old at the time of his loss. We have no additional information.

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Memorial Information
Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Panel 47, Column 2 (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
James's daughters, Peggy Phillips and Betty Faux (photo, 2001)
‘Register of Deaths of Naval Ratings’ (data extracted by Director of Naval Personnel (Disclosure Cell), Navy Command HQ, 2009)