Basic Details Surname Barber Forenames Robert Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Service number C/155514 Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Stated) HMS Duchess Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Petty Officer Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS Duchess Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Petty Officer Death and Burial details Town of death Off the Mull of Kintyre Country of burial Commemorated on the Chatham Naval Memorial Year of death 1939 Month of death December Day of death 12 Age at death 39 Manner of death as stated Died when his ship collided with another and the depth charges exploded Manner of death reference Other