Basic Details Surname Holtby Forenames Philip L Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes The memorial states he died on active service and was buried onshore. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Navy Unit (Primary - Stated) HMS Curacoa Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) AB Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS Curacoa Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Able Seaman Death and Burial details Year of death 0 Month of death October Day of death 2 Manner of death as stated Died on Active Service