Basic Details Surname Cotterell Forenames James Trevor Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He worked for the Halifax Co-Op before he enlisted in 1942 and he was killed in an accident. He is also commemorated on IWM 2689. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the memorial Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS Drake Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Leading Seaman Death and Burial details Country of burial England Town of burial Halifax Cemetery Warley Congregational Churchyard Year of death 1945 Month of death April Day of death 26 Age at death 22 Manner of death as stated Not stated on memorial Manner of death reference Other