Basic Details Surname Ewers Forenames Joseph Oliver Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes Commemorated at the Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Hampshire, England. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Navy (Royal Navy) Unit (Primary - Stated) HMS Acheron Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Leading Seaman Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Leading Seaman Death and Burial details Country of death England (English Channel) Town of death Near "The Needles", Isle of Wight Year of death 1940 Month of death December Day of death 17 Age at death 22 Manner of death as stated Killed in Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action Personal Details Occupation Not Stated on Memorial