Basic Details Surname Steele Forenames Joseph William Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS Hood Death and Burial details Country of death at sea Year of death 1941 Month of death May Day of death 24 Manner of death as stated Lost at Sea Manner of death reference Killed in Action