Basic Details Surname Jones Forenames Robert William Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) HMS Hood Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS Hood Death and Burial details Country of death at sea Year of death 1941 Month of death May Day of death 24 Age at death 16 Manner of death as stated drowned Manner of death reference Killed in Action