Basic Details Surname Kirkham Forenames W Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) HMS Patia Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Temporary Acting Sub Lieutenant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS Patia Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sub Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death England Year of death 1941 Month of death April Manner of death reference Died of Wounds