-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 06-Nov-2007

In Remembrance of
ARTHUR ALTHAM

Service: Royal Navy
Rank: Stoker 2nd Class
Service Number: P/SKX 625
Date Joined Hood: Unknown
Biographical Information: Arthur was the son of Frank and Margaret Altham, of 36 Parker Street, Bamoldswick, Yorkshire. He had four siblings, Alfred, Alice, Gilbert and Hilda. Prior to joining the military, he was a member of the Overlooker's Club and attended St James Church.

Arthur is believed to have enlisted prior to the outbreak of World War Two. He originally joined the Fleet Air Arm for a term of seven years. He is known to have served in H.M.S. Daedalus and at H.M.S. Victory before joining the crew of Hood. He was 24 years old at the time of his loss. We have no additional information.

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