Basic Details Surname Cornish Forenames Edwin Trehane Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Willie War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Service number D/MX59647 Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) ROYAL NAVY Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Supply Assistant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Supply Assistant Death and Burial details Year of death 1939 Month of death September Day of death 17 Age at death 19 Manner of death as stated Lost at sea through enemy action