-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
LEO STUART BOWERS

Photo of Ordinary Seaman Leo Stuart Bowers, courtesy of his mother, Ivy Bowers, 2001
Service: Royal Navy
Rank: Ordinary Seaman
Service Number: P/JX 157338
Date Joined Hood: Unknown
Biographical Information: Leo was born on 20 December 1922 in Havant, Hampshire to parents William and Ivy Bowers. The family later lived in Knowle, Hampshire. He was 18 years old at the time of his loss. We have no additional information.

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Memorial Information
Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Panel 50, Column 1 (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
Leo's mother, Ivy Bowers (photo & information, 2001)
‘Register of Deaths of Naval Ratings’ (data extracted by Director of Naval Personnel (Disclosure Cell), Navy Command HQ, 2009)