H.M.S. Hood Association-Battle Cruiser Hood: Crew Information - H.M.S. Hood Roll of Honour, Memorial to Ordinary Seaman Albert Devereaux

In Remembrance of
ALBERT DEVEREAUX

Photo of Ordinary Seaman Albert Devereaux, courtesy of the Devereaux Family (special appreciation to Albert's sister Pauline), with assistance by Ed McDonald and Jim Roache, May 2006

1941 Newfoundland flag

Service: Royal Navy
Rank: Ordinary Seaman
Service Number: P/JX 246579
Date Joined Hood: Unknown
Biographical Information: Albert was the son of William and Barbara Devereaux, of Ferryland, Newfoundland. He was a member of Newfoundland's 12th Contingent Royal Navy. He was trained at H.M.S. Ganges before serving in Hood. He was 25 years old at the time of his loss. We have no additional information.

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Memorial Information
Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Panel 58, Column 2 (click to view panel)
Also memorialised at
Newfoundland Book of Remembrance
and
Hood Chapel, Church of St John the Baptist, Boldre, Hampshire

Additional Photographs
None at this time.

Sources
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Canadian Virtual War Memorial
The Devereaux family with assistance by Ed McDonald and Jim Roache (photo & biographical information, May 2006)
Daniel B. Breen (information, May 2006)