-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 28-Mar-2008

We will remember them
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In Remembrance of
GEORGE LIDDLE CROW

Photo of Leading Stoker George Liddle Crow, courtesy of his nephew, Peter Hoey, December 2007

Service: Royal Navy
Rank: Leading Stoker
Service Number: P/KX 82811
Date Joined Hood: December 1939
Biographical Information: George was born on 28 March 1914 in Sunderland, Durham to parents James and Edith Crow. The family lived in Fulwell, County Durham. George followed his father's footsteps by joining the Navy in May 1933. He served in a number of ships and establishments to include Victory, Nelson, Dolphin, Cormorant, St Angelo, Vernon, Daedelus, and lastly Hood.

He was 27 years old at the time of his loss. We have no additional information.

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Memorial Information
Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Panel 54, Column 2 (click to view panel)
Also memorialised at
Hood Chapel, Church of St John the Baptist, Boldre, Hampshire
Additional Photographs
Photo of Leading Stoker George Liddle Crow, courtesy of his nephew, Peter Hoey, December 2007
Above- A photo of George when he was assigned to H.M.S. Nelson
Below- A photo of George and his family during his final leave
Photo of Leading Stoker George Liddle Crow, courtesy of his nephew, Peter Hoey, December 2007
Sources
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
His nephew, Peter Hoey (photos & information, December 2007 and March 2008)