Basic Details Surname Beard Forenames Sidney Thornton Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes On convoy duty to Russia aboard HMS Lapwing (Torpedoed) Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) R.N. Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Able Seaman Death and Burial details Year of death 1945 Month of death March Day of death 20 Age at death 31 Manner of death as stated Missing on convoy duty (Torpedoed) Manner of death reference Missing