Basic Details Surname Hellier Forenames Ernest Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Willie War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Service number D/J 29439 Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) ROYAL NAVY 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 Year of death 1941 Month of death April Day of death 13 Age at death 45 Manner of death as stated Killed in action at sea