Basic Details Surname Astley Forenames Francis Gender Male Information stated on memorial War American War of Independence (1776-1783) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Roya; Navy Unit (Primary - Stated) HMS ARETHUSA Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) Not Stated on Memorial Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS Arethusa