-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 25-Sep-2006

In Remembrance of
GEORGE MCFARLANE DUNCAN FORREST

Service: Royal Navy
Rank: Wireman
Service Number: P/MX 62483
Date Joined Hood: Unknown
Biographical Information: George was born in Newcastle on 19 December 1919. He was the eldest son of Thomas and Margaret Forrest. The family moved to Tranent, Scotland in 1921. They moved once again in1927, this time to Bonnyrigg, Midlothian. He attended school in Bonnyrigg and was a very capable sportsman.

George studied electrical engineering at Herriot Watt College in Edinburgh (along with his close friend and shipmate Charles Floyd who also died in Hood). George (and Charlie) joined the Navy after the outbreak of war and were stationed in several locations before joining Hood. He was 21 years old at the time of his loss. We have no additional information.

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