Basic Details Surname Yardley Forenames R G Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Service number JX518576 Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) HMS Collingwood Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) OS Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS Collingwood Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Ordinary Seaman Death and Burial details Country of death England Town of death Fareham Year of death 1943 Month of death June Day of death 18 Manner of death as stated Killed in HMS Collingwood bombing Manner of death reference Other