Basic Details Surname Hornsey Forenames 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) ROYAL NAVY Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Honourable Artillery Company Death and Burial details Year of death 1941 Month of death December Day of death 8 Age at death 33 Manner of death as stated Lost with HMS Peterel Manner of death reference Killed in Action