Basic Details Surname Radford Forenames Robert Arthur Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Service number P/JX 294856 Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Stated) H.M.S. Anking Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Ordinary Seaman Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Ordinary Seaman Death and Burial details Country of burial No known grave. Commemorated on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial Manner of death as stated Killed in action by Japanese gunfire Manner of death reference Killed in Action