Basic Details Surname Watkinson Forenames Stanley Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) RNZN Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Paymaster Sub Lt Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Commonwealth Armed Forces Unit (Primary - Our reference) New Zealand Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Paymaster Sub Lieutenant Secondary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Secondary - Stated) HMS Hood Rank / Title (Secondary - Stated) Paymaster Sub Lt Our references Service (Secondary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Secondary - Our reference) HMS Hood Death and Burial details Year of death 1941 Month of death May Day of death 24 Manner of death as stated Lost in sinking of HMS Hood Manner of death reference Killed in Action