H.M.S. Hood Association-Battle Cruiser Hood: Crew Information - H.M.S. Hood Roll of Honour, Memorial to Stoker 2nd Class Henry Wells

In Remembrance of
Henry Wells

Photo of Stoker 2nd Class Henry Wells, courtesy of Jan Flowers, Feb 2005

Service: Royal Navy
Rank: Stoker 2nd Class
Service Number: P/KX 116550
Date Joined Hood: Unknown
Biographical Information: "Dusty", as he was known to family and friends, was the son of William and Eliza Wells, of Worthing, Sussex. He worked for Worthing Corporation before joining the Royal Navy. He was known to be a keen fisherman and owned a boat called "Good Luck". Dusty was 31 years old at the time of his loss. We have no additional information.

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Memorial Information
Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Panel 56, Column 2 (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
Jan Flowers (photo & information, February 2005)