Basic Details Surname Pilling Forenames Douglas 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 Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Honourable Artillery Company Death and Burial details Year of death 1941 Month of death December Day of death 19 Age at death 18 Manner of death as stated Died at sea Manner of death reference Killed in Action