Basic Details Surname Belsom Forenames Richard Albert Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Willie War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Service number D/JX 240986 Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) ROYAL NAVY Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) AB Seaman Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Able Seaman 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 Killed in Action