-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 05-Oct-2011

We will remember them
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In Remembrance of
Joseph Ward

Photo of Ordinary Telegraphist Joseph Ward, courtesy of Sylvia Forster, Sept 2011
Service: Royal Navy
Rank: Ordinary Telegraphist
Service Number: P/SSX 31782
Date Joined Hood: Unknown
Biographical Information: Joe, as he was known, was born on 26 February 1922 in Cramlington, Northumberland to Thomas and Margaret Ward. The family lived in Seaton Delaval. He was 19 years old at the time of his loss. We have no additional information.

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Memorial Information
Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Panel 53, Column 1 (click to view panel)
Also memorialised at
Hood Chapel, Church of St John the Baptist, Boldre, Hampshire
Additional Photographs
Photo of Ordinary Telegraphist Joseph Ward, courtesy of Sylvia Forster, Sept 2011
Sources
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Sylvia Forster (photos, Sept 2011)
'Register of Deaths of Naval Ratings' (data extracted by Director of Naval Personnel (Disclosure Cell), Navy Command HQ