Peacock, John Edward Chesterfield
Surgeon Lieutenant (D) John Edward Chesterfield Peacock R.N. only son of Dr. and Mrs. Peacock of Ovingdean, Brighton, late of Blackhurst received his commission in October 1938. He was serving at the R.N. Barracks, Devonport, when the war began and had joined the Hood about six months ago. The Times 3 June, 1941
Biographical
| Surname(s) | Peacock |
|---|---|
| First name(s) | John Edward Chesterfield |
| Date of birth | 25 March 1905 |
| Place of birth | Lewisham Registration District |
| Family details | Son of Dr. Chesnut Peacock and of Rosa Edney Gertrude Peacock (nee Dilley), of Brighton, Sussex. |
| College | Guy's Hospital |
| Qualifications | L.D.S. |
| Military unit | Royal Navy, H.M.S. Hood |
| Service number | 6402589 |
| War / conflict | World War Two (1939-1945) |
| Decorations / medals | Military Medal |
| Date of death | 24 May 1941 |
| Age at death | 30 |
| Rank at death | Surgeon Lieut. (D) |
| Cause of death | Drowned at sea in action whilst serving on HMS Hood |
| Commemoration(s) | Guys Memorial; Portsmouth Naval Memorial |
| Sources | Guy’ s Hospital Medical School Records, King’ s College London Archives; Commonwealth War Graves Commission |