Basic Details Surname Sandford Forenames Richard Douglas Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Honours Victoria Cross Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) R.N. Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lieutenant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death United Kingdom Town of death Eston Cemetery ESTON CEMETERY J. 709. United Kingdom Year of death 1918 Month of death November Day of death 23 Age at death 27 Manner of death reference Died of Disease