Basic Details Surname Kennedy Forenames William Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS Hermes Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Stoker 2nd Class Death and Burial details Cemetery Portsmouth Naval Memorial Year of death 1942 Month of death April Day of death 9 Age at death 19 Manner of death as stated Died on active service