Basic Details Surname Coombs Forenames Arthur Erskine Gurney Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes HMS Hawke (Cruiser) sunk by German submarine U9, 1914. Lt. Coombs also commemorated on Chatham Naval Memorial, Kent, Panel 01. Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) RN Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lieutenant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Honourable Artillery Company Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of burial at sea Cemetery Not Stated on Memorial Year of death 1914 Month of death October Day of death 15 Age at death 26 Manner of death as stated Lost at sea/drowned Manner of death reference Killed in Action Personal Details Occupation Not Stated on Memorial