Basic Details Surname Coates Forenames Gordon J Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) R N Unit (Primary - Stated) HMS Charybdis Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Chief Petty Officer Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS Charybdis Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Chief Petty Officer Death and Burial details Year of death 1943 Month of death October Day of death 23 Manner of death as stated Lost at sea Manner of death reference Other