Basic Details Surname DESMOND Forenames H. Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes The MFA Eleanor was a requestioned merchant ship used as a mine carrier: she was torpedoed off the Isle of Wight. H Desmond is listed on the memorial as having been an officer at the school. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Merchant Navy Unit (Primary - Stated) M F A Eleanor Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy