Basic Details Surname Bethell Forenames Joseph Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Navy Unit (Primary - Stated) HMS Exeter Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Able Seaman Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS Exeter Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Able Seaman Death and Burial details Year of death 1939 Month of death December Day of death 13 Manner of death as stated Fell Manner of death reference Killed in Action