Basic Details Surname Kerr Forenames Ralph Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Honours CBE Notes Captain commanding HMS Hood. Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) ROYAL NAVY Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Captain Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Honourable Artillery Company Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Captain Death and Burial details Year of death 1941 Month of death May Day of death 24 Manner of death as stated Lost in sinking of HMS Hood Manner of death reference Killed in Action