Basic Details Surname Meadows White Forenames Robert Charles Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes HMS Duchess sank after being in collision with HMS Barham. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Navy Unit (Primary - Stated) HMS Duchess Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lieut Comdr Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS Duchess Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Commander Death and Burial details Year of death 1939 Month of death December Day of death 12 Age at death 34 Manner of death reference Killed in Action