Basic Details Surname Newcombe Forenames William J H 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) Royal Marines Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Marines Death and Burial details Year of death 1942 Month of death April Day of death 9 Manner of death as stated Killed on HMS Hermes Manner of death reference Killed in Action