Basic Details Surname Strugnell Forenames John William Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Service number 17081 Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) H.M.A.S.Sydney Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Commonwealth Armed Forces Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Petty Officer Death and Burial details Cemetery Plymouth Naval Memorial Year of death 1941 Month of death November Day of death 19 Age at death 35 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action