Basic Details Surname Thomas Forenames Edward John 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) navy Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) AB Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS Repulse Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Able Seaman Death and Burial details Town of death HMS Repulse, off the east coast of Malaysia. Cemetery Plymouth Naval Memorial Panel 48, Column 3. Year of death 1941 Month of death December Day of death 10 Age at death 22 Manner of death reference Missing Status Notes Death and burial details courtesy of Flintshire War Memorials