-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 24-Dec-2006

We will remember them
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In Remembrance of
DAVID ADAMSON FINLAYSON

Photo of Able Seaman David A Finlayson, courtesy of his grandson, John Kirkpatrick, 2001
Service: Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve
Rank: Able Seaman
Service Number: P/ESD/X 1916
Date Joined Hood: Unknown
Biographical Information: David was the husband of Isabella Finlayson, of Edinburgh. He was the father of Patricia Finlayson (born in July 1940 whilst he was at sea. Sadly he never got to see her). He was the son of James and Joan Finlayson. He was 21 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
David and two shipmates
Left- A photo of David and two unidentified mates.
Sources
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
David's grandson, John Kirkpatrick (photo, 2001)

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