Basic Details Surname Forteath Forenames William 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) HMS Laforey Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Leading Seaman Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Leading Seaman Death and Burial details Town of death off the Stromboli Islands Year of death 1944 Month of death March Day of death 30 Age at death 21 Manner of death as stated Ship sunk Manner of death reference Killed in Action