Basic Details Surname Forbes Forenames John Hay Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Honours DSO Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) R.N. Unit (Primary - Stated) H.M. Submarine Spearfish Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lieut. Commander Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS Spearfish Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Commander Death and Burial details Year of death 1940 Month of death August Day of death 2 Manner of death as stated Killed in Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action