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Bandmaster

Maurice Edward Hector Herod

Service number RMB/2826
Military unit HMS Hood Royal Marine Band
Address Unknown
Date of birth 19 Nov 1906
Date of death 24 May 1942 (35 years old)
Place of birth Nottingham
Employment, education or hobbies

He had previously served aboard (His Majesty's Ships) Revenge, Ganges, Queen Elizabeth, Vivid, Barham and Courageous.

Family history

He lived in a workhouse on Hartley Road, Radford, Nottingham in 1911. His older brother George had also served aboard HMS Hood.

Military history

PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL Panel 59, Column 3.

His action station was 15th Transmitting Station.

Extra information

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