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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
First World War
Lieutenant Commander
HMS Hawkins Royal Navy
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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