H.M.S. Hood Association-Battle Cruiser Hood: Crew Information - H.M.S. Hood Roll of Honour, Memorial to Royal Marine Richard Alfred Manser, Jr

In Remembrance of
RICHARD ALFRED MANSER, JR.

Photo of Royal Marine Richard Alfred Manser, courtesy of his son, Tony Manser, 2000

Service: Royal Marines
Rank: Marine
Service Number: PO/X 100888
Date Joined Hood: Unknown
Biographical Information: Richard was born on 15th March 1911 to Richard and Margaret Manser of Stratford, Essex. He married Doris May Smith on 29th April 1933, and together they had three children. He was a painter and decorator (owner) by trade as well as an accomplished boxer. Most of all, he was a great father. He was 30 years old when he died. We have no additional information.

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Memorial Information
Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Panel 59, 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 (listed as Richard Arthur Manser)
Richard's son, Tony Manser (photo & information, 2000)