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H.M.S. Hood Rolls of Honour
Memorials to Men Lost in the Sinking of Hood, 24th May 1941
Updated 19-Jan-2007

We will remember them
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In Remembrance of
WILLIAM DAVID MATTHEWS

Photo of Able Seaman William David Matthews, courtesy of his nephew Colin David Burrows, February 2002
Service: Royal Navy
Rank: Able Seaman
Service Number: P/JX 156636
Date Joined Hood: Unknown
Biographical Information: William was the son of Howell and Daisy Matthews, of Sheet, Hampshire. He was 20 years old at the time of his loss. We have no additional information.

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Memorial Information
Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Panel 48, Column 3 (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
William's nephew, Colin David Burrows (photo, February 2002)

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