Basic Details
Surname
Hague
Forenames
Peter Birkett
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
War
Second World War (1939-1945)
Served or died
Died
Honours
Distinguished Service Cross
Notes
The College website (see References) carries this brief biography: 'College Notes: Came up in 1935 to study History and Law. BA 1938. Military Service: Lieutenant RNVR HMS Kingston. Killed 4 April 1942 in an air raid on Malta where HMS Kingston was docked for repair after the 2nd Battle of Sirte (a bomb hit the tunnel being used as a shelter). DSC.'
Primary Service
Our References
Service (Primary - Our reference)
Royal Navy
Unit (Primary - Our reference)
Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve
Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference)
Lieutenant
Death and Burial details
Country of death
Malta
Year of death
1942
Month of death
April
Day of death
4
Manner of death reference
Killed in Action