Basic Details Surname Frankcom Forenames Ernest A C Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes He died at The Battle of The River Plate and is also listed on IWM 41077. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Navy Unit (Primary - Stated) HMS Ajax Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Steward Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS Ajax Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Steward Death and Burial details Year of death 1939 Month of death December Day of death 13 Manner of death reference Killed in Action