-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 23-Aug-2009

We will remember them
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In Remembrance of
ALBERT EDWARD VINEY

Photo of Royal Marine Albert Edward Viney, courtesy of Deborah Viney, September 2007

Service: Royal Marines
Rank: Marine
Service Number: PO/21511
Date Joined Hood: 27 August 1939
Biographical Information: "Ted" as he was known, was born on 09 Oct 1906. He was the youngest of 11 children born to George and Selina Viney of Gosport, Hampshire.

Ted is believed to have joined the Marines at a very young as a bandsman in1921. He was married to Grace Viney. Together they had one son, Brian (1939-2003). Ted served in a variety of establishments and ships to include Portsmouth, Excellent, Centaur, Coventry, Effingham, President IV, Glasgow and of course Hood. Ted actually served in Hood twice from 31 Aug 1933 to 19 December 1934. He rejoined her in August 1939. He was 34 years old at the time of his loss. We have no additional information.

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Memorial Information
Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Panel 59, Column 2 (click to view panel)
Also memorialised at
Hood Chapel, Church of St John the Baptist, Boldre, Hampshire
Additional Photographs
Photo of Ted Viney during his service in the Navy
Young Ted in a Navy uniform
Grace, Ted and Brian Viney, 1940 or 1941
Grace & Ted with their son Brian, circa 1940 or 1941
Sources
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Deborah Viney (photos & information, September 2007)