Background
HOOD, Horace Lambert Alexander was born in 1870.
HOOD, Horace Lambert Alexander was born in 1870.
Joined “ Britannia,” 1883. “Temeraire,” 1885; “ Calliope,” 1889 (Hurricane at Samoa). Obtained live first-class certificates, Beaufort Testimonial, Goodenough Medal, and Ryder Prize.
Lieutenant, 1890.
Served Soudan Expedition, 1897-1898 (Medjidieli, 4th class, despatches, medal, promoted to Commander). Captain, 1903.
Served in “Hyacinth” in Somaliland Expedition, 1903 (despatches, medal, Companion of the Distinguished Service Order). Royal Navy; Doctorate.S.0.1904.
M.V.0.1906; in command of R. North. College, Osborne, since 1910. 2nd son of 4thVisct. Hood.
Club: Naval and Military.
Spouse 1910,daughter of late Mr. Tozabin, and widow of George Nickerson.