Basic Details Surname Cotton Forenames Thomas Matthews Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Tommy War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Service number D/X7395C Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Navy Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Naval Reserve Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Seaman Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Naval Reserve Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Seaman Death and Burial details Year of death 1939 Month of death November Day of death 23 Age at death 40 Manner of death as stated Lost at sea through enemy action