Basic Details Surname Pearce Forenames Edward George Montague Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Willie War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Service number D/J 87403 Honours Distinguished Service Medal Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Navy Unit (Primary - Stated) ROYAL NAVY Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Chief Yeoman of Signals Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Chief Yeoman of Signals Death and Burial details Year of death 1940 Month of death March Day of death 5 Age at death 40 Manner of death as stated Killed by enemy action