Basic Details Surname Gledhill Forenames John Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He was married to Vera and they had a daughter whilst he worked for a furnishing company before the war. He enlisted in July 1942 and died at sea: the exact date was given as both 25th and 26th April 1943. He is also commemorated on IWM 2130. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the memorial Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Seaman Death and Burial details Country of burial England Town of burial Elland Year of death 1943 Month of death April Manner of death as stated Not Stated on the Memorial