Basic Details Surname Brierley Forenames William Gender Not stated on memorial Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) HMS Hood Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Ldng Seaman Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS Hood Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Leading Seaman Death and Burial details Year of death 1941 Month of death May Day of death 24