-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
11-Mar-2010
In Remembrance of
GERALD EDWARD COOMBES
Rank: Sergeant
Service Number: PO/X 22638
Date Joined Hood: Unknown
Biographical Information: Gerald was born on 09 November 1907 to Mr. and Mrs. S. Coombes, of Petersfield, Hampshire. He was 33 years old at the time of his loss. We have no additional information.
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Memorial Information
Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Panel 58, Column 2 (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
‘Register of Deaths of Naval Ratings’ (data extracted by Director of Naval Personnel (Disclosure Cell), Navy Command HQ, 2009)
