Basic Details Surname Anderson Forenames Bernhard Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) H.M.S. "Bombala" Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lieut. Commander Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS Bombala Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Commander Death and Burial details Year of death 1918 Month of death April Day of death 25 Age at death 33 Manner of death as stated Lost his life after a gallant defence of his ship against two German submarines Manner of death reference Killed in Action