Basic Details Surname Wells Forenames Gerard Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative surname Sir Alternative forename Gerald War Military Service Served or died Died Honours KGC Notes CWGC does not list him: this, the fact that he apparently retired from the navy in 1930 and his age (c64 according to Wikipedia), suggests his death was not in combat. Primary Service As stated on memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Vice-Adm Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Vice Admiral Death and Burial details Year of death 1943