-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 12-Mar-2010

We will remember them
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In Remembrance of
JOHN HARRY GIBSON

Photo of Signalman John H Gibson, courtesy of his cousin, Donald Hammerton, 2001
Service: Royal Navy
Rank: Signalman
Service Number: P/JX 156619
Date Joined Hood: Unknown
Biographical Information: John was born on 02 September 1922 in Southampton, Hampshire to George and Elsie Gibson. The family later lived in Botley, Hampshire. He was 18 years old at the time of his loss. We have no additional information.

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Memorial Information
Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Panel 52, Column 1 (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 cousin, Donald Hammerton (photo, 2001)
‘Register of Deaths of Naval Ratings’ (data extracted by Director of Naval Personnel (Disclosure Cell), Navy Command HQ, 2009)