William Leslie Brierley
Service number
P/LX 23078
Military unit
HMS Hood Royal Navy
Address
1, Council House, Aslockton, Nottinghamshire.
Date of birth
13 Sep 1918
Date of death
24 May 1941 (22 years old)
Place of birth
Brandon, Manitoba, Canada
Employment, education or hobbies
Unknown
- Family History
- Military history
- Extra information
- Photographs
Family history
He was the son of Robert and Elsie R. Brierley who left Liverpool for Canada aboard the 'Virginian' on July 19th 1912. The family returned to Liverpool from Quebec oJoseph, Harold, Elsie and William. Their address was 20, Bower Lane, Hollinwood, Oldham, Lancashire. By 1939, William's mother was widowed and living at 1, Council House, Aslockton, Nottinghamshire. (Courtesy of Tim & Gail Chamberlin, Aslockton Remembers p.19)
Military history
PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL Panel 58, Column 1.
William joined the crew of HMS Hood in May 1940.
Extra information
Unknown
Photographs
Photo of William Leslie Brierley
Courtesy of Tim & Gail Chamberlin, Aslockton Remembers p.19
The bell from HMS Hood was recovered in 2015.
Courtesy of Tim & Gail Chamberlin, Aslockton Remembers p.20
The 'Mighty Hood'
Courtesy of Steve Deeks - 19 Rare Photos on line
Photo of William Leslie Brierley