Basic Details Surname Stowell Forenames William Charles Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes Lost on HMS James Ludford Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) HMS Ludford Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Death and Burial details Year of death 1939 Month of death December Day of death 14 Age at death 25 Manner of death as stated Lost at Sea Manner of death reference Killed in Action