-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

We will remember them
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In Remembrance of
Cyril John Whitewood

Photo of Able Seaman Cyril John Whitewood, courtesy of his brother, Tony Whitewood, 2001
Service: Royal Navy
Rank: Able Seaman
Service Number: P/JX 153778
Date Joined Hood: Unknown
Biographical Information: Cyril was born on 24 March 1922 in Uckfield, Sussex to Sidney and Mary Whitewood. The family later lived in Sunningdale, Berkshire. 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 50, Column 1 (click to view panel)
Also memorialised at
Hood Chapel, Church of St John the Baptist, Boldre, Hampshire
Additional Photographs
None at this time.
Sources
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Cyril's brother, Tony Whitewood (photo, 2001)
'Register of Deaths of Naval Ratings' (data extracted by Director of Naval Personnel (Disclosure Cell), Navy Command HQ