-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 03-May-2010

We will remember them
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In Remembrance of
WILLIAM MCCLEARY

Photo of Able Seaman William McCleary, courtesy of Donald McCleary Jr, March 2010
Service: Royal Navy
Rank: Able Seaman
Service Number: P/SSX 24644
Date Joined Hood: Unknown
Biographical Information: William was born on 13 December 1917 in Kirkcowan, Wigtownshire, Scotland to David and Annie McCleary. The family lived in Palnure, Kirkcudbrightshire. He was 23 years old at the time of his loss. We have no additional information.

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Memorial Information
Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Panel 48, 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
'Register of Deaths of Naval Ratings' (data extracted by Director of Naval Personnel (Disclosure Cell), Navy Command HQ
Donald McCleary Jr (photo, March 2010)