-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
15-Mar-2010
In Remembrance of
RICHARD ALFRED MANSER, JR.
Rank: Marine
Service Number: PO/X 100888
Date Joined Hood: Unknown
Biographical Information: Richard was born on 15th March 1911 to Richard and Margaret Manser of Stratford, Essex. He married Doris May Smith on 29th April 1933, and together they had three children. He was a painter and decorator (owner) by trade as well as an accomplished boxer. Most of all, he was a great father. He was 30 years old when he died.
Richard's middle name is listed as "Arthur" in official records, but his family state that his real middle name was "Alfred". We have no additional information.
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Memorial Information
Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Panel 59, 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 (listed as Richard Arthur Manser)
Richard's son, Tony Manser (photo & information, 2000)
'Register of Deaths of Naval Ratings' (data extracted by Director of Naval Personnel (Disclosure Cell), Navy Command HQ
