Basic Details Surname Esmonde Forenames Eugene Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Honours Victoria Cross (Posthumous), Distinguished Service Order Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Navy Unit (Primary - Stated) Fleet Air Arm Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 825 Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lt Cdr Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) Fleet Air Arm Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Commander Death and Burial details Year of death 1942 Month of death February Day of death 12 Manner of death as stated Shot down Manner of death reference Killed in Action