Basic Details Surname Furby Forenames Edwin A Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Edwin Arthur War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS Royal Oak Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Boy First Class Death and Burial details Year of death 1939 Month of death October Day of death 14 Age at death 17 Manner of death reference Killed in Action