Basic Details Surname Thompson Forenames Robert Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Royak Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Leading Signalman Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Leading Signalman Death and Burial details Year of death 1942 Month of death February Age at death 24 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action