-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 07-Mar-2009

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, February 2009

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. They are not believed to have had any children.

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

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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
Photo of Commissioned Gunner James Alfred Chapman, courtesy of his niece, Diana Brock, January 2008
Above- James as a gunnery rating early in his naval career
Sources
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Navy List
The National Archives (ADM 188/746)
His niece, Diana Brock (photo & information, January 2008 & February 2009)