Basic Details Surname Oates Forenames Stephen Machell Gender unknown Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) ROYAL NAVY Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Sub Lieutenant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Honourable Artillery Company Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sub Lieutenant Death and Burial details Year of death 1944 Month of death January Day of death 7 Age at death 24 Manner of death as stated Killed on active service Manner of death reference Killed in Action