-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
20-Jul-2011
In Remembrance of
THOMAS EDWARD CRAFT
Rank: Able Seaman
Service Number: P/J 45098
Date Joined Hood: Unknown
Biographical Information: Thomas was born on 30 November 1899 in Canning Town, London, to parents John and Sarah Craft. He was the husband of Martha Craft, of 54 Palmer Road Plaistow, Essex. Together they had 4 children- three sons (Tom and twins John and Frank) and one daughter, Mary Ellen. Sadly, Mary was killed during the war.
Thomas was 41 years old at the time of his loss. We have no additional information.
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Memorial Information
Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Panel 47, 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
The National Archives (ADM 188/737)
His family (information, July 2008)
His great-niece Joan Craft (photo, June 2011)
