-H.M.S. Hood Crew Information-
The Photos of Bill Crawford
Updated 31-Dec-2006
Bill Crawford was among the youngest of those lost in the sinking of H.M.S. Hood. He served in the ship from 1939 until she sank. The information and photos contained herein were all sent home by Bill. They were submitted to the site by Jeff Crawford on behalf of Bill's brother, Lt (N) H L Crawford, C.D., CAF (Ret) of British Columbia, Canada. Click on the photos to see larger versions of them.
Important Notice: These photos may not be republished or reposted elsewhere in any format without the express permission of the Crawford family.
Above- Bill aboard H.M.S. Caledonia
Above- H.M.S. Caldeonia
Above- Bill's class at the Caledonia
Above- Hood on a windy day, 1940
Above- Bill and mates posing by one of the steam pinnaces/motor launches.
Above- Bill and mates standing by 4" gun "S3". This was the mounting abreast the After Superstructure on the starboard side.
Below- A sequence of photos showing the loading and firing of 4" gun "S3".
