Basic Details Surname Gaskell Forenames Gerald Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Gerald Bruce War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Navy (RN) Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lieutenant-Commander Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Commander Death and Burial details Town of death Battle Of Coronel Manner of death as stated Killed in Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action