-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 02-Feb-2010

We will remember them
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In Remembrance of
WILLIAM LOUIS BONCEY

Photo of Petty Officer William Louis Boncey, courtesy of his niece, Valerie Doe, 2001
Service: Royal Navy
Rank: Petty Officer
Service Number: P/JX 138206
Date Joined Hood: Unknown
Biographical Information: William was born on 16 May 1917 in Southampton, Hampshire to George and Clara Boncey. He was the husband of Kathleen Boncey, of Southampton. He was an expert rifleman. He was serving as an Acting Petty Officer (Temporary) at the time of Hood's final mission. He was 24 years old at the time of his loss. We have no additional information.

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Memorial Information
Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Panel 46, Column 1 (click to view panel)
Also memorialised at
Fawley Church's War Memorial
and
Hood Chapel, Church of St John the Baptist, Boldre, Hampshire
Additional Photographs
None at this time.
Sources
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
William's niece, Valerie Doe (photo, 2001)
David Green (information, May 2008)
‘Register of Deaths of Naval Ratings’ (data extracted by Director of Naval Personnel (Disclosure Cell), Navy Command HQ, 2009)