H.M.S. Hood Association-Battle Cruiser Hood: Crew Information - H.M.S. Hood Roll of Honour, Memorial to Able Seaman Albert Frank Webb

In Remembrance of
ALBERT FRANK WEBB

Photo of Able Seaman Albert Frank Webb, courtesy of his great-grandson, David Skedgell, March 2007

Service: Royal Navy
Rank: Able Seaman
Service Number: P/J 89697
Date Joined Hood: Unknown
Biographical Information: Albert was born on 16 May 1902 in Melkeham, Wiltshire to parents Albert and Sarah Webb. The family resided in Monkton, Farleigh, Nr Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire.

Albert was the husband of Olive Webb. They lived in South Wraxhall, Nr Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire. Together they had three children- Janet (who died at 6 weeks old), Rex and Alan (who was born just 9 days before his father's loss). He was 39 years old at the time of his loss. We have no additional information.

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Memorial Information
Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Panel 49 Column 3 (click to view panel)
Also memorialised at
South Wraxall Church,
and
Hood Chapel, Church of St John the Baptist, Boldre, Hampshire

Additional Photographs
Albert and Olives wedding party

Above- Albert and Olive's wedding day

Sources
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
The National Archives (ADM 188/826)
His great-grandson, David Skedgell (Information & photo, March 2006 & March 2007)