Basic Details Surname Ashman Forenames John Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename John Sinclair War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Service number RMB/X698 Notes He worked on H.M.S. Charybdis. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Navy Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Marines Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Musician Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Marine Band Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Musician Death and Burial details Year of death 1943 Month of death October Day of death 23 Age at death 23 Manner of death reference Killed in Action