Basic Details Surname Rickcord Forenames John S Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS Exeter Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Midshipman Death and Burial details Cemetery Portsmouth Naval Memorial Year of death 1939 Month of death December Day of death 13 Age at death 20 Manner of death as stated Buried at sea Manner of death reference Killed in Action