-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 26-Jan-2008

We will remember them
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In Remembrance of
JAMES ALFRED CHAPMAN

Photo of Commissioned Gunner James Alfred Chapman, courtesy of his niece, Diana Brock, January 2008

Service: Royal Navy
Rank: Commissioned Gunner
Date Joined Hood: Unknown
Biographical Information: James born on 13 September 1900 in Alverstoke, Hampshire to parents George and Alice Chapman. He entered the Navy as a rating (service number J49819) and was trained in gunnery. He later became a commissioned officer. He was the husband of Mary Chapman, of Fareham, Hampshire.

James was 40 years old at the time of his loss. We have no additional information.

If you have any additional details, please contact us.



Memorial Information
Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Panel 45, 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
Navy List
The National Archives (ADM 188/746)
His niece, Diana Brock (photo & information, January 2008)

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