Basic Details Surname Howe Forenames Henry Robertson 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) ROYAL NAVY Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) H. M. S. Electra` Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Leading Seaman Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Honourable Artillery Company Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Leading Seaman Death and Burial details Country of death Java Sea Year of death 1942 Month of death February Day of death 27 Manner of death as stated Went down with his ship H. M. S. Electra in Battle of Java Sea Manner of death reference Other