-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 11-Sep-2006

In Remembrance of
JOHN HENRY ATKINSON

Service: Royal Navy
Rank: Able Seaman
Service Number: P/SSX 28511
Date Joined Hood: Unknown
Biographical Information: John was the son of Richard and Lydia Atkinson of Riddings. He as educated at St John's School, Ripley and at Somercotes Central School. Following school, he worked at Swanwick Colleries. John entered the Navy in 1939 and Hood is believed to be his only ship. He was 20 years old at the time of his loss. We have no additional information.

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