-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 29-Mar-2010

In Remembrance of
Alfred Phillip West

Service: Royal Navy
Rank: Petty Officer Cook (S)
Service Number: P/MX 49341
Date Joined Hood: Wartime (circa 1939)
Biographical Information: Alfred was born on 05 March 1914 in Chatham, Kent. He was raised from 6 months old by foster parents Harry and Annie Nash of Birchington-on-Sea, Kent. He entered the Navy in the 1930s. His first ship was the submarine support vessel Medway of the China station. He joined Hood during the early part of the Second World War.

Alfred was serving as a Petty Officer Cook (Temporary) and was 27 years old at the time of his loss. We have no additional information.

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