H.M.S. Hood Association-Battle Cruiser Hood: Crew Information

-H.M.S. Hood Crew Information-
The Photos of Bill Crawford
Updated 04-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.

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Bill near gun mounting S2
Above- Bill next to the starboard side 4" gun mount "S2" (abreast the main mast). In the background is mount "S3".

Queen Mary passing by Hood
Above- Pre-war shot of R.M.S. Queen Mary passing between Hood and the German warship Admiral Scheer (or possibly Admiral Graf Spee)

Hood silhoueted against the Mediterranean sky
Above- Hood, silhoutted against the Mediterranean sky

Above- Hood in Grand Harbour, circa 1937

Bill and a shipmate aboard Hood
Above- Bill and a mate aboard Hood, circa 1940

H.M.S. Furious and H.M.S. Repulse
Above- H.M.S. Furious and what appears to be H.M.S. Repulse at sea.

Bill and his family, May 1941
Above- Bill posing with his family, May 1941

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