Help required identifying chaplain at the Dreadnought Seamen's Hospital

[JohnH]

I found a letter amongst my great grandmothers papers dated 6 December 1917 from a chaplain at the Dreadnought Seamen's Hospital, Greenwich. The letter relates to the health of my great uncle Bruce Henderson,  Shetland R.N.R. service no. L 465 who was a patient there from 5 December 1917 until his death on 17 January 1918.

I have attached part of this letter showing the chaplain’s name which I can’t make out. I hope someone can help identify him.

[michaeldr]

It looks like Frank Hutchinson to me

[horatio2]

I agree with @michaeldr . Hutchinson was probably not a naval chaplain. I cannot find him in Navy Lists or medal rolls.

[JohnH]

Many thanks for taking the time to search for him.  

[travers61]

a Franklin Isaac HUTCHINSON was chaplain at The Old Dreadnought Hospital Greenwich 1917-1918.

 

From Crockford's Clerical Directory 1932 edition

 

Travers

Edited 2 July , 2022 by travers61

[HERITAGE PLUS]

Here is the man himself:

 

[JohnH]

Excellent researching @travers61 and @HERITAGE PLUS . Thank you.  John