Basic Details Surname Burkitt Forenames Edmund Francis Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Paymaster Lieutenant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Paymaster Death and Burial details Country of death at sea Year of death 1940 Month of death April Age at death 30 Manner of death as stated Killed Manner of death reference Killed in Action