Basic Details Surname Hemsley Forenames Edward John Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Service number P/KX/130478 Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Stoker 2nd Class Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Stoker 2nd Class Death and Burial details Country of death Off Ceylon Cemetery Portsmouth Naval Memorial Year of death 1942 Month of death April Day of death 5 Age at death 32 Manner of death as stated Killed in Action