Basic Details Surname Parsons Forenames John Henry B Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes The memorial states he is believed to have died during the evacuation of Dunkirk. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Navy Unit (Primary - Stated) HMS Ajax Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Leading Seaman Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS Ajax Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Leading Seaman Death and Burial details Year of death 1940 Manner of death reference Killed in Action