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We remember Horace Lambert Alexander Hood
We remember Horace Lambert Alexander Hood
Timeline
Timeline
1870
birth
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2nd October 1870
1883
service
Royal Navy
Rear Admiral
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15th July 1883
1910
marriage
Ellen Touzalin
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19th January 1910
1916
death
Killed in Action
During Battle of Jutland, Hood's flagship HMS Invincible was hit by enemy fire and exploded.
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31st May 1916
awards
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8615836
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Horace Lambert Alexander |
| Initials | HLA |
| Last Name | Hood, |
| Source | 8615836 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | Rear Admiral |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CB MVO DSO | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Service Order (DSO) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Lydia Drummond Ward | mother | ||
| Francis Wheler Hood | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Touzalin | wife | 19th January 1910 |
Media
Media
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Rear-Admiral Sir Horace Lambert Alexander HoodMezzotint by Henry Macbeth-Raeburn c1916. Courtesy of National Maritime Museum Greenwich; used under terms of CCL.
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Communities
Communities
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HMS Invincible at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Invincible at the Battle of Jutland
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Flag Officers at the Battle of JutlandMore about Flag Officers at the Battle of Jutland
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Royal United Services Institute Roll of HonourMore about Royal United Services Institute Roll of Honour
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KiA and DoW at the Battle of JutlandMore about KiA and DoW at the Battle of Jutland
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Officers: 1899 - 1919 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
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| Wikipedia article on Horace Hood | Gerry59140 | |
| The Peerage | Beverly42842 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| Rear-Admiral Sir Horace Lambert Alexander Hood | Gerry59140 | |
| IoW County Press 10 June 1916 | Geoffrey575 |
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