Basic Details Surname McHardy Forenames Roderick Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS Curacoa Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Telegraphist Death and Burial details Year of death 1942 Month of death October Day of death 2 Age at death 24 Manner of death as stated Killed at sea Manner of death reference Killed in Action