-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 02-Dec-2009

We will remember them
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In Remembrance of
KENNETH WALTER IERSTON

Photo of Ordinary Seaman Kenneth Walter Ierston, courtesy of his nephew Christopher Barrett, January 2008
Service: Royal Navy
Rank: Ordinary Seaman
Service Number: P/JX 156903
Date Joined Hood: Unknown
Biographical Information: Kenneth was born on 07 September 1922 in Fareham, Hampshire to Mr. and Mrs. T. Ierston. The family actually lived in Belton, Hampshire. He was 18 years old at the time of his loss. We have no additional information. We have no additional information.

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Memorial Information
Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Panel 50, Column 3 (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 nephew, Christopher Barrett (photo, January 2008)
‘Register of Deaths of Naval Ratings’ (data extracted by Director of Naval Personnel (Disclosure Cell), Navy Command HQ, 2009)