Basic Details Surname Pitman Forenames Frank Talbot Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Service number P/J 47858 Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) RN Unit (Primary - Stated) HMS Fleur de Lys Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Leading Telegraphist Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Leading Telegraphist Death and Burial details Cemetery PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL Panel 52, Column 3. Year of death 1941 Month of death October Day of death 14 Age at death 41 Manner of death as stated Went down with his ship Manner of death reference Killed in Action