Basic Details Surname Phillips Forenames William 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) R N Unit (Primary - Stated) R N V R Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) HMS Niger Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Surgeon Lieutenant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Surgeon Lieutenant Death and Burial details Year of death 1942 Month of death July Day of death 6 Age at death 30 Manner of death as stated On Active Service Manner of death reference Other