Basic Details
Surname
Stephens
Forenames
Edward John
Gender
unknown
Information stated on memorial
Served or died
Died
Service number
D/M3569
Notes
Stephens was initially listed as missing, death on war service presumed after HMS Courageous was torpedoed and sunk by German Submarine U-29 off the coast of Ireland (western approaches). This vessel was the first naval ship lost during the Second World War.

Edward was the uncle of Robert Arthur Stephens, also commemorated on this war memorial.
Primary Service
As stated on memorial
Unit (Primary - Stated)
ROYAL NAVY
Rank / Title (Primary - Stated)
Chief Engine Room Artificer
Our References
Service (Primary - Our reference)
Unit (Primary - Our reference)
Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference)
Death and Burial details
Year of death
1939
Month of death
September
Day of death
17
Age at death
49