H.M.S. Hood Association-Battle Cruiser Hood: Crew Information - H.M.S. Hood Roll of Honour, Memorial to Sergeant Reginald Charles Whitehead

In Remembrance of
Reginald Charles Whitehead

Photo of Royal Marine Reginald Charles Whitehead, courtesy of his son, Rodney Whitehead, 2001

Service: Royal Marines
Rank: Sergeant
Service Number: PO/X 1038
Date Joined Hood: Unknown
Biographical Information: Reginald was the husband of Olwyn Whitehead, of Deal, Kent. He was the son of Arthur and Ellen Whitehead.

Reginald was an accomplished athlete who excelled in football and cricket as well as other sports. He was especially adept at fencing, having won a number of medals in competition. He also served as a fencing instructor.

He served aboard Hood twice- the first time from 1933 to 1936 and again from 1939 until her loss. He was 26 years old at the time of his loss. We have no additional information.

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Memorial Information
Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Panel 58, 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
Reginald's son, Rodney Whitehead (photo & information, 2001)