Basic Details Surname Sephton Forenames Alfred Edward Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Honours VC Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) HMS Coventry Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Petty Officer Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS Coventry Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Petty Officer Death and Burial details Country of burial At sea Year of death 1941 Month of death May Day of death 18 Age at death 30 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action