H.M.S. Hood Association-Battle Cruiser Hood: Crew Information - H.M.S. Hood Roll of Honour, Memorial to Boy 1st Class Thomas Joseph Bernard Sammars

In Remembrance of
THOMAS JOSEPH BERNARD SAMMARS

Photo of Boy 1st Class Thomas Joseph Bernard Sammars, courtesy of his brother, Mr BE Sammars, May 2005

Service: Royal Navy
Rank: Boy 1st Class
Service Number: P/JX 182136
Date Joined Hood: 14 May 1941
Biographical Information: "Bernie", as he was known, was born on 18 January 1925 to Thomas and Minnie Sammars, of Ringwood, Hampshire. He was the second eldest of seven children. H.M.S. Hood was his first ship.

Bernie was 16 years old at the time of his loss. He was the youngest crewmember lost in the sinking. We have no additional information.

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Memorial Information
Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Panel 51, Column 3 (click to view panel)
Also memorialised at
Hood Chapel, Church of St John the Baptist, Boldre, Hampshire

Additional Photographs
Photo of Boy 1st Class Thomas Joseph Bernard Sammars, courtesy of his brother, Mr BE Sammars, May 2005

Sources
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Bernie's brother, B.E. Sammars (photos & information, May 2005)
'Register of Deaths of Naval Ratings' (data extracted by Director of Naval Personnel (Disclosure Cell), Navy Command HQ