Basic Details Surname Phillips Forenames T S V Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative surname Sir Alternative forename Tom Spencer Vaughan War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Honours Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Knight Commander of the Bath, Distinguished Service Order Notes He was C in C China Station at the timer of his death. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS Prince of Wales Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Vice Admiral Death and Burial details Year of death 1941 Month of death December Day of death 10 Age at death 53 Manner of death reference Killed in Action