Basic Details Surname Halliday Forenames William Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes The Mevagissey Museum (see References) provides his service and death details and the following biographical information: 'William was born on 21st January 1907 in Sunderland, Durham to Jack and Alice HALLIDAY' Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS Rawalpindi Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Able Seaman Death and Burial details Year of death 1939 Month of death November Day of death 23 Age at death 32 Manner of death reference Killed in Action