H.M.S. Hood Association-Battle Cruiser Hood: Crew Information - H.M.S. Hood Roll of Honour, Memorial to Chief Petty Officer Writer John James Forrester

In Remembrance of
JOHN JAMES FORRESTER

Photo of Chief Petty Officer Writer John J Forrester, courtesy of his grandson, John Wilson, August 2002

Service: Royal Navy
Rank: Chief Petty Officer Writer
Service Number: P/M 27902
Date Joined Hood: Unknown
Biographical Information: John was the husband of Margaret Forrester, of Camerton, Cumberland. He was the son of William and Sarah Forrester. Sadly, John was due to retire from the service sometime during the Summer of 1941. He was 42 years old at the time of his loss. We have no additional information.

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Memorial Information
Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Panel 57, 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
His grandson, John Wilson (photo & information, August 2002)