Basic Details Surname Morton Forenames Joseph Henry 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 was not married and died when HMS Barham blew up after being torpedoed in the Mediterranean. He is also commemorated on IWM 2130 and the Plymouth Naval Memorial. 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 Barham Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Engine Room Artificer 4th Class Death and Burial details Year of death 1941 Month of death November Day of death 25 Age at death 23 Manner of death as stated Not Stated on the Memorial Manner of death reference Killed in Action