Basic Details Surname Hardwidge Forenames John Vivian 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) RN Unit (Primary - Stated) RNVR HMS Illustrious Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Sub-Lieut Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS Illustrious Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sub Lieutenant (E) Death and Burial details Year of death 1942 Month of death March Day of death 25 Manner of death as stated Killed on active service Manner of death reference Other