Basic Details Surname Cardwell Forenames Robert Howard Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Navy (Royal Navy) Unit (Primary - Stated) Fleet Air Arm Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Sub Lieutenant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) Fleet Air Arm Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sub Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death Malta Year of death 1941 Month of death December Day of death 23 Age at death 24 Manner of death as stated Lost in Operations Manner of death reference Killed in Action