Basic Details Surname Carbyn Forenames Vernon Hector Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Navy (RN) Unit (Primary - Stated) HMS Crecy Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Midshipman Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Midshipman Death and Burial details Country of death At Sea Year of death 1914 Month of death September Day of death 22 Age at death 16 Manner of death as stated K.i.a. Manner of death reference Killed in Action