-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 25-Mar-2010

We will remember them
Chainbar divider

In Remembrance of
WILLIAM JOHN ROSE

Photo of Stoker 2nd Class William John Rose, courtesy of William Marlow and Pat Trull, January 2009
Service: Royal Navy
Rank: Stoker 2nd Class
Service Number: P/KX 114415
Date Joined Hood: Unknown
Biographical Information: Bill, as he was known, was born on 25 May 1917 to William and Mary Rose, of Brighton, Sussex. Bill was quite shy but would do anything for anyone. He often helped his father, a fisherman, aboard his boat as well. Bill was 23 years old at the time of his loss. We have no additional information.

If you have any additional details, please contact us.


Memorial Information
Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Panel 56, Column 2 (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
William Marlow & Pat Trull (photo & information, January 2009)
'Register of Deaths of Naval Ratings' (data extracted by Director of Naval Personnel (Disclosure Cell), Navy Command HQ