Basic Details Surname Ridley Forenames Eric Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes He accidentally drowned whilst swimming. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Navy Unit (Primary - Stated) HMS Kongoni Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Ordnance Artificer 4th Class Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Ordnance Artificer 4th Class Death and Burial details Country of death South Africa Country of burial South Africa Town of burial Durban Cemetery Stellawood Year of death 1943 Month of death March Day of death 21 Manner of death as stated Drowned Manner of death reference Other