Basic Details Surname Christie Forenames Dennis Peter Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) HMS Surprise Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Sub-Lieutenant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS Surprise Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sub Lieutenant Death and Burial details Year of death 1917 Month of death December Day of death 23 Age at death 21 Manner of death as stated Drowned in Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action