Basic Details Surname Legh Forenames John Alan Pennington 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 Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Captain Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Captain Death and Burial details Country of death United Kingdom Town of death Portland Year of death 1944 Month of death October Day of death 13 Manner of death as stated Lost his life on Chesil Beach Portland saving others Manner of death reference Other