Above- Fred Cross (circled) and mates from Hood, 1935
Above- Hood at sea sometime in 1935 or 1936. In the background you can see either the battleship Rodney ("baaa") or its sister, the Nelson
Above- Spanish warship "Miguel Cervantes"
Above- After leaving Hood, Fred was stationed aboard H.M.S. Royal Oak.
He was one of the fortunate men to have survived it's tragic sinking at Scapa Flow.
This Australian newspaper clipping is his account of the event. Click to enlarge.