Basic Details Surname Butler Forenames William John 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) RNVR HMS Sandown Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Paymaster Sub-Lieut Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Paymaster Sub Lieutenant Death and Burial details Year of death 1940 Month of death May Day of death 29 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action