Every Name a Story

J.W. Wood 1916
Rank : Stoker

Blyth

John William  Wood

Every Name a Story

On Chatham Naval Memorial is the name of 4512S Stoker John William Wood, serving on H.M.S. Black Prince with the Royal Naval Reserve, who died 31/05/1916.

The son of John and Susannah Wood, of 55, Woodbine Terrace, Blyth. He was a native of North Shields.

The Blyth News 02/06/1924 carries the following:
Wood in loving memory of our dear son, John William Wood, of H.M.S. Black Prince, who was killed in action May 31st, 1916, in the Battle of Jutland.
A day to remember but sad to recall.
Ever remembered by his loving father and mother, brothers and sisters.

John William Wood is remembered in our List of Ships’ Crews.

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First Name: John William

Last Name: Wood

Service Number: 4512S

Which War: First World War 1914-18

Died: 31/05/1916

Age: 22

Rank: Stoker

Regiment: Royal Naval Reserve

Unit/Ship: H.M.S. Black Prince

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