-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 23-Mar-2010

We will remember them
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In Remembrance of
FRANCIS RAYNOR

Photo of Signalman Francis Raynor, courtesy of Andy Moreland, August 2009
Service: Royal Navy
Rank: Signalman
Service Number: P/JX 155472
Date Joined Hood: Unknown
Biographical Information: Francis was born on 12 July 1922 in Fleetwood, Lancashire to Mrs. M. Raynor. The family lived in Blackburn. He was 18 years old at the time of his loss. We have no additional information.

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Memorial Information
Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Panel 52, 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
Andy Moreland (photo, August 2009)
'Register of Deaths of Naval Ratings' (data extracted by Director of Naval Personnel (Disclosure Cell), Navy Command HQ