H.M.S. Hood Association-Battle Cruiser Hood: Crew Information - H.M.S. Hood Roll of Honour, Memorial to Stoker 1st Class George Frederick Smith

In Remembrance of
George Frederick Smith

Photo of George Frederick Smith, courtesy of his great-nephew, Richard Briers, November 2005

Service: Royal Navy
Rank: Stoker 1st Class
Service Number: P/KX 100502
Date Joined Hood: Unknown
Biographical Information: George was second son of eleven children born to Frederick and Sarah Smith, of 32 Whitwell Road, Broxtowe, Nottinghamshire. George attended school at the Old Trent Bridge School. He volunteered for naval service in December 1939. His older brother also served, but with the South African Air Force. His father was a member of the Ivy Leaf United Services Club.

George was 20 years old at the time of his loss. We have no additional information.

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Memorial Information
Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Panel 55, 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
George's great-nephew, Richard Briers (photo & information, January 2006)