-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

In Remembrance of
ROY FREDERICK KNIGHT

Service: Royal Naval Reserve
Rank: Midshipman
Date Joined Hood: Assigned 29 April 1941, joined in early May 1941
Biographical Information: Roy was the son of Leonard and Rebecca Knight, of Goring-by-Sea, Sussex. Caterham School. He initially joined the Merchant Navy, and in December 1940,was the sole survivor of a sinking that claimed 68 lives. He transferred to the Royal Navy in 1941.

He was assigned to Hood as a Temporary Midshipman (probationary) on 29 April 1941 while she was at sea. He joined her upon her return. He was 18 years old at the time of his loss. We have no additional information.

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