Basic Details Surname Hancock Forenames John Alfred Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Ordinary Seaman Death and Burial details Country of death Crete Cemetery Chatham Naval Memorial Year of death 1941 Month of death May Day of death 23 Age at death 27 Manner of death as stated Killed on active service Manner of death reference Killed in Action