Basic Details Surname Cook Forenames Vernon Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) RN Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Blacksmith 4th Class Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Honourable Artillery Company Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Blacksmith 4th Class Death and Burial details Year of death 1941 Month of death May Day of death 24 Manner of death as stated Lost in sinking of HMS Hood Manner of death reference Killed in Action