-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 19-Apr-2009

We will remember them
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In Remembrance of
WILLIAM SIDNEY DUNWELL

Photo of Able Seaman William Sidney Dunwell, courtesy of his grandson, Paul Dunwell, December 2008
Service: Royal Navy
Rank: Able Seaman
Service Number: P/J 95509
Date Joined Hood: Unknown
Biographical Information: William was born on 02 November 1902 in Leatherhead, Epsom to parents Sidney and Emily Dunwell. He was the husband of Gladys Dunwell and father of Sydney Dunwell of Fleet, Hampshire. William was 38 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
William and Gladys on their wedding day, 20 January 1940
Above- William and Gladys on their wedding day, 20 January 1940
Sources
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Sheila Bayley (Information, July 2003)
The National Archives (ADM 188/838)
His grandson, Paul Dunwell (photo, December 2008)