-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
14-Mar-2010
In Remembrance of
WILLIAM LEISHMAN
Rank: Chief Stoker
Service Number: P/K 46594
Date Joined Hood: Unknown
Biographical Information: William was born on 03 October 1899 in Falkirk, Stirlingshire, Scotland to parents John and Margaret Leishman. He was the husband of Irene Leishman of Portchester, Hampshire. He was 41 years old at the time of his loss. We have no additional information.
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Memorial Information
Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Panel 53, 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
The National Archives (ADM 188/960)
‘Register of Deaths of Naval Ratings’ (data extracted by Director of Naval Personnel (Disclosure Cell), Navy Command HQ, 2009
