Basic Details Surname Wells Forenames Desmond Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS Egret Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Telegraphist Death and Burial details Cemetery Portsmouth Naval Memorial Year of death 1943 Month of death August Day of death 26 Age at death 21