H.M.S. Hood Association-Battle Cruiser Hood: Crew Information - H.M.S. Hood Roll of Honour, Memorial to Petty Officer Steward Victor Forrest

In Remembrance of
VICTOR FORREST

Photo of Petty Officer Steward Victor Forrest, courtesy of John Baker, 2001

Service: Royal Navy
Rank: Petty Officer Steward
Service Number: P/LX 22535
Date Joined Hood: Unknown
Biographical Information: Victor was the son of George and Helen Forrest, of Over Wallop, Hampshire. 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 58, Column 1 (click to view panel)
Also memorialised at
Hood Chapel, Church of St John the Baptist, Boldre, Hampshire

Additional Photographs

Photo of Petty Officer Steward Victor Forrest as a child, courtesy of Chris Talbot, Feb 2004
Above- Vic (seated) and his brothers as lads ; Below- Letter from the King regarding Vic's death
Photo of Victor Forrests Letter of Comiseration, courtesy of Chris Talbot, Feb 2004

Sources
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Mr John Baker (photo, 2001)
Mr Chris Talbot (photos, February 2004)