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St Peter Powick

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Geoffroy William Winsmore Hooper O.B.E. R.N.

Lt Commander HMS Hawkins

Born 14th April 1892

Accidentally killed at Hong Kong

2nd January 1923

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St Peter Powick

Worcestershire

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Geoffroy William Winsmore

Hooper

14th April 1892

Powick, Worcestershire

2nd January 1923

Killed in a motor accident in Hong Kong

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Happy Valley Cemetery, Hong Kong

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First World War

Lieutenant Commander

HMS Hawkins Royal Navy

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OBE

Served with the Royal Navy - at Jutland and in mine-laying on HMS Aurora - and also was a pilot. His brother Charles lost his life during the First World War and is also remembered on this memorial

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