Basic Details Surname Pearson Forenames Richard William Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) HMS Hasty Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS Hasty Death and Burial details Country of death Malta Year of death 1942 Month of death June Age at death 22 Manner of death as stated Killed in HMS Hasty off Malta