Basic Details Surname Earl Forenames G.B.P. Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Gordon Bute Palmer War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Service number P/MX 58506 Notes The school website (See References) provides the service and death details and also carries biographical details of this man. He was lost aboard HMS Branlebas which sank whilst on convoy escort west of Cornwall. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Engine Room Artificer 4th Class Death and Burial details Year of death 1940 Month of death December Day of death 14 Age at death 24 Manner of death reference Killed in Action