Basic Details Surname GALE Forenames William Arthur 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) Royal Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) A.B. Our References Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Able Seaman Death and Burial details Year of death 1942 Month of death July Day of death 15 Age at death 25 Manner of death as stated Lost at sea Manner of death reference Killed in Action