H.M.S. Hood Association-Battle Cruiser Hood: Crew Information - H.M.S. Hood Roll of Honour, Memorial to Midshipman Hamilton King Davies

In Remembrance of
HAMILTON KING DAVIES

Photo of Midshipman Hamilton King Davies, courtesy of his cousin, John Patrick, 2001

Service: Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve
Rank: Midshipman
Date Joined Hood: 10 April 1940
Biographical Information: "Tony" as he was known, was the son of Captain Bertram Davies, O.B.E., R.N.R., and Ida Davies, of Mossley Hill, Liverpool. His father was Commodore of the Cunard Line and had served as Captain of the R.M.S. Queen Mary during the Second World War.

Tony was 19 years old at the time of his loss. We have no additional information.

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Memorial Information
Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Panel 60, 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
ADM 101/565
Hamilton's cousin, Mr John Patrick (photo, May 2001 & information, Oct 2007)