Basic Details Surname Lewis Forenames Robert William Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Navy Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) Drifter 'Carry On' Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Death and Burial details Country of death At Sea, off Sheerness Year of death 1940 Month of death December Day of death 17 Age at death 57 Manner of death as stated Lost with all hands after striking a mine Manner of death reference Other