Basic Details Surname Crichton Forenames E 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 (Royal Navy) Unit (Primary - Stated) HMS Galatea Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Temporary Lieutenant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS Galatea Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death Egypt Year of death 1941 Month of death December Day of death 15 Age at death 35 Manner of death as stated Killed Manner of death reference Killed in Action