Basic Details Surname Highton Forenames Michael Howard Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Honours Mentioned in Despatches Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) R.N. Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lieutenant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Honourable Artillery Company Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death Not Stated on Memorial Country of burial Not Stated on Memorial Year of death 1942 Manner of death as stated Lost in HMAS Perth Manner of death reference Killed in Action