-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 20-Dec-2009

We will remember them
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In Remembrance of
RICHARD EDWARD VEAL

Photo of Stoker 1st Class Richard Edward Veal, courtesy of his sister Mrs J Owens, 2001
Service: Royal Navy
Rank: Stoker 1st Class
Service Number: P/KX 100446
Date Joined Hood: Unknown
Biographical Information: Richard was born on 08 October 1920 to Edward and Emily Veal, of Bournemouth, Hampshire. He 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
Richard's sister, Mrs J. Owen, (photo, 2001)
‘Register of Deaths of Naval Ratings’ (data extracted by Director of Naval Personnel (Disclosure Cell), Navy Command HQ, 2009)