Basic Details Surname Pitcher Forenames Ernest Herbert Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Served Honours VC, DSM, MM and Croix de Guerre Notes Also memorial St Mary the Virgin Swanage. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Royal Navy Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Chief Petty Officer Death and Burial details Year of death 1946 Month of death February Day of death 10 Age at death 58 Manner of death as stated None Manner of death reference Died of Disease