Basic Details Surname Roope Forenames Gerard Broadmead Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Honours Victoria Cross Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Navy Unit (Primary - Stated) HMS Glowworm Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lieutenant-Commander Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS Glowworm Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Commander Death and Burial details Year of death 1940 Month of death April Day of death 8 Manner of death as stated Lost in Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action