-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 22-Dec-2006

In Remembrance of
HARRY GOMER

Service: Royal Marines
Rank: Marine
Service Number: PO/216871
Date Joined Hood: 27 August 1939
Biographical Information: Harry was born in 1901 in Sutton Scotney, to parents Harry and Emily Gomer. He worked as a grocer's assistant prior to joining the Royal Marines at Eastney in 1919. He was subsequently trained at Deal and received his certificate in December 1919.

He was trained in gunnery. He was officially rated a Gunner in 1920/1921. He served in a number of ships and shore establishments throughout the 1920s and 1930s. These would include H.M.S. Warspite,  H.M.S. Lowestoft and H.M.S. Revenge.  During this time period he received Good Conduct badges (1922, 1927 and 1932). He would add the South Africa Star and Atlantic Star to his list of medals in later years.

He married his wife Marion in Swanmore, Hampshire in 1928. They set-up house on Spring Lane. Over the next three years they had two sons, Godfrey (born 1931) and Philip.

Harry served aboard the Royal Yacht Victoria & Albert from 13 August 1936 until 26 August 1939. He was then transferred to H.M.S. Hood. He served in Hood from 27 August 1939 until 22 April 1940. He rejoined the ship on 28 April 1940. He is believed to have served in her Royal Marine-operated gun house and was manning his position when the ship was lost.

Harry was 39 years old at the time of his loss. We have no additional information.