Basic Details Surname Eckersley Forenames Peter Thorp 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) RNVR Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lt Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Death and Burial details Year of death 1940 Month of death August Day of death 13 Age at death 36 Manner of death as stated Killed flying on active service Manner of death reference Killed in Action