Basic Details Surname Armstrong Forenames Charles E Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Military Service Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) H M Submarine Boat A3 Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) ERA 3rd Cl Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS A3 Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class Death and Burial details Country of death English Channel Year of death 1912 Month of death February Day of death 2 Manner of death as stated Lost life after collision off Isle of Wight