H.M.S. Hood Association-Battle Cruiser Hood: Crew Information - H.M.S. Hood Roll of Honour, Memorial to Stoker 2nd Class James Duncan Hannay

In Remembrance of
JAMES DUNCAN HANNAY

Photo of Stoker 2nd Class James Duncan Hannay, courtesy of his nephew, David Hannay, Sept 2007

Service: Royal Navy
Rank: Stoker 2nd Class
Service Number: P/KX 116940
Date Joined Hood: Unknown
Biographical Information: James was the youngest boy out of seven children born to Patrick and Betsy Hannay of Dundee, Scotland. Prior to being called up for service in later 1940, he had worked as a riveter at Caledon Shipyard. He has also worked for some time in the fishing village of Plockton. James 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 56, Column 1 (click to view panel)
Also memorialised at
Hood Chapel, Church of St John the Baptist, Boldre, Hampshire

Additional Photographs
None at this time.

Sources
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Mary Mochan (information, February 2004)
His nephew, David Hannay (photo & information, Sept 2007)