Basic Details Surname Best Forenames John Philip Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Place of death: North Sea onboard HM Submarine "Spearfish" Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) RN Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Sub-Lieut Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Honourable Artillery Company Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sub Lieutenant Death and Burial details Year of death 1940 Month of death August Day of death 2 Manner of death as stated Lost his life by enemy action