Basic Details Surname GARDINER Forenames E.A.N Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Edward Ambrose Norman War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Royal Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lieutenant Commander Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS Hermes Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Commander Death and Burial details Cemetery Plymouth Naval Memorial Year of death 1942 Month of death April Day of death 9 Manner of death reference Missing