-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 09-May-2012

We will remember them
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In Remembrance of
WILLIAM WRIGHT HEYS

Photo of Sick Berth Attendant William Wright Heys, courtesy of his grandson David Robinson, April 2012
Service: Royal Navy
Rank: Sick Berth Attendant
Service Number: P/MX 80399
Date Joined Hood: Unknown
Biographical Information: William was born on 07 April 1908 in Healey, Lancashire to William and Amy Heys. He was the was the husband of Irene Heys, of Northwich, Cheshire. William was serving as a Probationary Sick Berth Attendant and was 33 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
‘Register of Deaths of Naval Ratings’ (data extracted by Director of Naval Personnel (Disclosure Cell), Navy Command HQ, 2009
His grandon, David Robinson (photo, April 2012)