Basic Details Surname Roope Forenames Gerard Broadmead Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Honours VC Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) HMS Glowworm Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lt Cdr Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS Glowworm Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Commander Death and Burial details Country of death Norway Year of death 1940 Month of death April Day of death 8 Age at death 35 Manner of death as stated Drowned Manner of death reference Other