Basic Details Surname Hobart Forenames John Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Service number C/JX 408807 Notes According to the inscription on the headstone John Hobart drowned while on active service, so it is not clear how, or indeed if, his body was recovered. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) The Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Stated) HMS Serapis Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Able Seaman Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Able Seaman Death and Burial details Country of death Not stated on memorial Town of death At sea Country of burial England Town of burial Holt Cemetery Holt Cemetery, Cley Road. Year of death 1944 Month of death December Day of death 17 Age at death 19 Manner of death as stated Died Manner of death reference Other