Basic Details Surname Hughes Forenames E G Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Evan War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes Additional information provided by the college website (see references). He died on board the cruiser HMS Gloucester when she was sunk off Crete. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS Gloucester Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Death and Burial details Year of death 1941 Month of death May Age at death 27 Manner of death reference Killed in Action