Basic Details Surname Canning Forenames Cecil J Gordon Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) RNVR Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lieut Cmdr Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Commander Death and Burial details Year of death 1941 Month of death June Day of death 13 Manner of death as stated Killed by enemy action at sea