John Hassell

Rank:Stoker 1Number:D/KX 123536
Ship/Rgn/Sqn No:Royal Navy
Name of Rgt or Ship:H.M.S. Neptune
Died:19/12/1941Age:28
How Died:Killed at Sea
Country of burial:Lost at SeaGrave Photo:Yes
Cemetery or Memorial:Plymouth Naval Memorial
Town Memorial:Not Listed
Extra Information:
Attended Bowdon C. of E. School.  Joined the RN 14 months previously and
according to the article in the 12/12/41 edition of the local newspaper, he
had just visited Nazareth in the Holy Land.

The cruisers, Aurora, Penelope and Neptune, with destroyers, were hunting
an Italian convoy bound for Tripoli.   H.M.S. "Neptune ran into a minefield
and was sunk with the loss of all of her crew except one.

Listed as missing in 02/01/42 edition of the local newspaper.

Mentioned in the BM&D (Roll of Honour) section of the 17/12/1943 edition of
the local newspaper.    Sister lived at 45 Avon Rd, Sale
Memorials found on:
St. Mary's (Bowdon)
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