Basic Details Surname Cannons Forenames Ernest George Gender unknown Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) HMS Courageous Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) AB Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS Courageous Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Able Seaman Death and Burial details Year of death 1939 Month of death September Day of death 17 Age at death 21 Manner of death as stated went down with his ship Manner of death reference Killed in Action