-H.M.S. Hood Crew Information-
H.M.S. Hood Rolls of Honour
Memorials to Men Lost in the Sinking of Hood, 24th May 1941
Updated 06-Dec-2006

In Remembrance of
JAMES BROWN DE GERNIER

Service: Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve
Rank: Able Seaman
Service Number: P/ESD/X 1470
Date Joined Hood: Late 1940
Biographical Information: James was the son of Christina De Gernier, of Thorer Road, Dundee, Scotland. He apparently performed some Naval service in the mid 1930s and participated in Spanish Civil War duties aboard H.M.S. Boreas. After this, he worked at Angus Jute Mills. He also played football for St Clements.

James was called to duty again at the outbreak of the war. He joined Hood in late 1940 following the loss of the ship he was assigned to. He was 27 years old at the time of his loss. We have no additional information.

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