Basic Details Surname Gatland Forenames Eric James Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Service number P/MX573448 Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Wireman Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Wireman Death and Burial details Country of burial France Cemetery Bayeux War Cemetery Year of death 1944 Month of death December Day of death 26 Age at death 18