Basic Details Surname Needham Forenames David Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) R N Unit (Primary - Stated) HMS Penelope Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS Penelope Death and Burial details Year of death 1944 Month of death February Day of death 18 Age at death 18 Manner of death as stated Killed in Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action