H.M.S. Hood Association-Battle Cruiser Hood: Crew Information - H.M.S. Hood Roll of Honour, Memorial to Boy 1st Class William John Callon

In Remembrance of
WILLIAM JOHN CALLON

Photo of Boy 1st Class William John Callon, courtesy of his brother Mr Dennis Callon and sisters Mrs Gwen Dove and Mrs D Mackay, 2001

Service: Royal Navy
Rank: Boy 1st Class
Service Number: P/JX 181939
Date Joined Hood: Unknown
Biographical Information: Billy was the son of William and Grace Callon, of Gotham, Nottinghamshire. The family was originally from London, but was relocated to Gotham after the start of the war.

Billy is believed by his family to be the youngest person killed in the sinking of Hood. He was 16 years old at the time of his loss. We have no additional information.

If you have any additional details, please contact us.

Memorial Information
Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Panel 51, 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
Billy's brothers and sisters, Mr Dennis Callon, Mrs Gwen Dove and Mrs D Mackay (photos & information, 2001)