Basic Details Surname Batty Forenames Charles Cecil 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) Royal Artillery Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) 2nd Lieut Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Artillery Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Second Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death North Africa (off coast of) Year of death 1941 Month of death December Day of death 5 Age at death 36 Manner of death as stated Lost at Sea in HMS Chakdina Manner of death reference Other