Basic Details
Surname
Showett
Forenames
Gordon
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
Alternative surname
Showell
Alternative forename
Gordon Frederick George
War
Second World War (1939-1945)
Served or died
Served
Notes
Whilst the surname was recorded on the map as Showett, he is known to have been the Gordon Frederick Showell, who was listed as a Midshipman (later Temporary Sub-Lieutenant) in the Navy List. IWM has his oral history, see https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/80034026
Primary Service
As stated on memorial
Unit (Primary - Stated)
ROYAL NAVY
Rank / Title (Primary - Stated)
Midshipman
Our References
Service (Primary - Our reference)
Royal Navy
Unit (Primary - Our reference)
The Honourable Artillery Company
Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference)
Midshipman
Death and Burial details
Country of death
not applicable, as the memorial recorded him as still serving in July 1944
Manner of death reference
Not Applicable