Basic Details Surname Blades Forenames Arthur Robert Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) able seaman Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Able Seaman Death and Burial details Year of death 1943 Month of death January Day of death 17