Basic Details Surname Davies Forenames Horace Donald Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes Died 24th May 1941 at the sinking of HMS Hood. Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) HMS Hood Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS Hood Death and Burial details Year of death 1941 Month of death May Day of death 24 Manner of death reference Killed in Action