H.M.S. Hood Association-Battle Cruiser Hood: Crew Information - H.M.S. Hood Roll of Honour, Memorial to Boy 1st Class David Thow Hennessy

In Remembrance of
DAVID THOW HENNESSY

Photo of Boy 1st Class David Thow Hennessy, courtesy of his sister, Julie Hennessey Bell, January 2004

Service: Royal Navy
Rank: Boy 1st Class
Service Number: P/JX 162460
Date Joined Hood: Early 1940
Biographical Information: David was the oldest son of David and Mary Hennessy, of Dundee, Scotland. Prior to joining the Navy in 1939/1940, he workd at Don Brothers, Buist and Company. He was trained at the Caledonia and Isle of Man before joining Hood in early 1940. David was 17 years old at the time of his loss. We have no additional information.

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Memorial Information
Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Panel 51, Column 3 (click to view panel)
Also memorialised at
Hood Chapel, Church of St John the Baptist, Boldre, Hampshire

Additional Photographs
Photo of Boy 1st Class David Thow Hennessey, courtesy of Mary Mochan, February 2004

Sources
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
David's sister, Julie Hennessy Bell (photo, January 2004)
Mary Mochan (photo & information, February 2004)