Basic Details Surname Parsons Forenames J H B Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes The memorial lists him as having died in 'later [ie, post 1939] actions in the Mediterranean'. However, the HMS Ajax website (see References) states he went missing and was presumed killed during the Dunkirk evacuation. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Navy Unit (Primary - Stated) HMS Ajax Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Leading Seaman Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS Ajax Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Leading Seaman