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H.M.S. Hood Rolls of Honour
Memorials to Men Lost in the Sinking of Hood, 24th May 1941
Updated 03-Oct-2006

We will remember them
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In Remembrance of
PERCY HERBERT BALCH

Photo of Able Seaman Percy Herbert Balch, courtesy of Michael Nottage, Feb 2001
Service: Royal Navy
Rank: Able Seaman
Service Number: P/JX 126181
Date Joined Hood: Unknown
Biographical Information: Percy was born 24th August 1910 in Alton, Hampshire. He was the son of Jesse and Emily Balch, of Oakhanger, Hampshire. Percy served 8 years in the Royal Navy and was awarded two Good Conduct Badges. He was 31 years old at the time of his loss. We have no additional information.

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Memorial Information
Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Panel 47, 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
His great-nephew, Michael Nottage (photos & information, September 2003)

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