Basic Details Surname Hutchins Forenames Eric Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Service number 4398116 Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Buffs (Royal East Kent Regiment) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Cemetery Athens Memorial Year of death 1943 Month of death October Day of death 23 Age at death 34 Manner of death as stated Lost in action at sea Manner of death reference Killed in Action