Basic Details Surname McCleary Forenames William Gender Male 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 Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS Hood Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Able Seaman Death and Burial details Year of death 1941 Month of death May Day of death 24 Manner of death as stated Died Manner of death reference Killed in Action