H.M.S. Hood Association-Battle Cruiser Hood: Crew Information - H.M.S. Hood Roll of Honour, Memorial to Royal Marine Frederick Abbott

In Remembrance of
FREDERICK ABBOTT

Photo of Royal Marine Frederick Abbott, courtesy of Ken Troak, September 2001

Service: Royal Marines
Rank: Marine
Service Number: PO/X 4821
Date Joined Hood: Unknown
Biographical Information: Fred was the fifth of six children born to George and Gertrude Abbott of Canton, Cardiff. As a child, Fred attended Severn Road School in Cardiff. He played trumpet and horn and was a member of the Boys Brigade. He was also a chorister at St. Catherines Anglican Church.

Though listed as a "Marine", Fred actually served aboard Hood as a "Royal Marine Band" musician. Fred's action station at the time of Hood's sinking was the 15" Transmitting Station. He was 18 at the time of his loss.

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Memorial Information
Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Panel 58, Column 3 (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
His great nephew, Mr Ken Troak (photo & information, September 2001)