Basic Details Surname Farrer Forenames Mathew Cameron Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Honours DSC Notes Born 1922. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) R.N.Z. Navy Unit (Primary - Stated) R.N.Z.N.V.R. Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) F.A.A. Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lieutenant Commander Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Commonwealth Armed Forces Unit (Primary - Our reference) New Zealand Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Commander Death and Burial details Year of death 1945 Age at death 23 Manner of death as stated Killed on Active Service Manner of death reference Killed in Action