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H.M.S. Hood Rolls of Honour
Memorials to Men Lost in the Sinking of Hood, 24th May 1941
Updated 02-Feb-2007

We will remember them
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In Remembrance of
THOMAS JOSEPH BERNARD SAMMARS

Photo of Boy 1st Class Thomas Joseph Bernard Sammars, courtesy of his brother, Mr BE Sammars, May 2005
Service: Royal Navy
Rank: Boy 1st Class
Service Number: P/JX 182136
Date Joined Hood: 14 May 1941
Biographical Information: "Bernie", as he was known, was born in January 1925, to parents Thomas and Minnie Sammars, of Ringwood, Hampshire. He was the second eldest of seven children. H.M.S. Hood was his first ship.

Bernie was 16 years old at the time of his loss. We have no additional information.

If you have any additional details, please contact us.


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 Thomas Joseph Bernard Sammars, courtesy of his brother, Mr BE Sammars, May 2005
Sources
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Bernie's brother, B.E. Sammars (photos & information, May 2005)

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