Basic Details Surname Gardner Forenames Thomas Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Honours DSM Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) RN Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) PDMM Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Honourable Artillery Company Death and Burial details Country of death at sea Year of death 1944 Month of death September Day of death 12 Age at death 23 Manner of death as stated Killed Manner of death reference Killed in Action