H.M.S. Hood Association-Battle Cruiser Hood: Crew Information - H.M.S. Hood Roll of Honour, Memorial to Ordinary Seaman David Geoffrey Hall

In Remembrance of
DAVID GEOFFREY HALL

Photo of Ordinary Seaman David Geoffrey Hall, courtesy of Brian Walker, February 2003

1941 New Zealand flag

Service: Royal Australian Naval Volunteer Reserve
Rank: Ordinary Seaman
Service Number: PAV9
Date Joined Hood: Unknown
Biographical Information: David was the son of Malcolm and Kathleen Hall, of Henley Beach, South Australia.

David was educated first at St.Cuthberts day school and later at Queens College, North Adelaide. He ultimately attended Adelaid University where he had nearly completed his studies for his degree studies for economics, accountancy and secretaryship.He also took science subjects. His hobbies included navigation and yachting (he has gained his masters certificate).

He was employed for a time with the State Taxation Department before joining the RANVR in September 1940. After his training, he was posted to H.M.S. Hood. David was scheduled to take an examination for the rank of Sub-Lieutenant at the end of May 1941. He was a close friend (but not a relation) of George Hall, also lost in the sinking. David was 24 years old at the time of his loss. We have no additional information.

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Memorial Information
Plymouth Naval Memorial, Panel 62, 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
Brian Walker (photo & information, February 2003)