-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 19-Apr-2011

We will remember them
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In Remembrance of
John William Whiteman

Photo of Stoker Petty Officer John William Whiteman, courtesy of Eric Evans, July 2007
Service: Royal Navy
Rank: Stoker Petty Officer
Service Number: P/KX 79382
Date Joined Hood: Unknown
Biographical Information: "Jack" as he was known, was born on 24 June 1910 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland to Richard and Annie Whiteman. The family later lived in Coreley, Shropshire. He was the husband of Mary Whiteman. He was serving as an Acting Stoker Petty Officer (Temporary) and was 30 years old at the time of his loss. We have no additional information.

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Memorial Information
Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Panel 54, Column 1 (click to view panel)
Also memorialised at
Hood Chapel, Church of St John the Baptist, Boldre, Hampshire
Additional Photographs
Photo of Stoker Petty Officer John William Whiteman, courtesy of Eric Evans, July 2007
Sources
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Eric Evans (photo & information, July 2007)
'Register of Deaths of Naval Ratings' (data extracted by Director of Naval Personnel (Disclosure Cell), Navy Command HQ