-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
GORDON VICTOR COLLIS

Photo of Boy 1st Class Gordon Victor Collis, courtesy of his great-nephew & niece, Colin Croucher & Teresa Newell, March 2009
Service: Royal Navy
Rank: Boy 1st Class
Service Number: P/JX 162302
Date Joined Hood: Unknown
Biographical Information: Gordon was born on 06 October 1923 to parents Alfred and Lily Collis, of Westhampnett, Sussex. He was the 11th of 12th children in the family. He joined the Navy at age 15 and was subsequently traned at H.M.S. St Vincent. He was 17 years old at the time of his loss. We have no additional information.

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Memorial Information
Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Panel 51, 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
His great-nephew & great-niece, Colin Croucher & Teresa Newell (photo & information, March 2009)