Basic Details Surname Loveday Forenames John Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes Also commemorated on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Hampshire, England. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Stated) HMS Exmouth Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lieutenant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS Exmouth Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Death and Burial details Year of death 1940 Month of death January Day of death 21 Manner of death as stated Ship Sunk by Enemy Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action