H.M.S. Hood Association-Battle Cruiser Hood: Crew Information - H.M.S. Hood Roll of Honour, Memorial to Chief Petty Officer Writer Archibald Henry Surrey

In Remembrance of
Archibald Henry Surrey

Photo of Chief Petty Officer Writer Archibald Henry Surrey, courtesy of his son, Doug Surrey, 2001

Service: Royal Navy
Rank: Chief Petty Officer Writer
Service Number: P/MX 46363
Date Joined Hood: Unknown
Biographical Information: Archibald was born on 30 November 1907 in West Brighton, Sussex to William and Ellen Surrey. He was the husband of Dorothy Surrey, of Hove, Sussex. He wa highly regarded for his proffesionalism and dedication. In addition to receiving numerous letters of appreciation from high ranking officials, he was also Mentioned in Despatches (January 1941). He was 33 years old at the time of his loss. We have no additional information.

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Memorial Information
Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Panel 57, 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
Archibald's son, Doug Surrey (photo, 2001 and additional service information, October 2011)
'Register of Deaths of Naval Ratings' (data extracted by Director of Naval Personnel (Disclosure Cell), Navy Command HQ