Basic Details Surname Fane Forenames Robert Gerald Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Honours Italian Medal for Valour Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) HMS Dartmouth Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Commander Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Commander Death and Burial details Country of death The Adriatic Town of burial Brindisi Year of death 1917 Month of death May Day of death 15 Age at death 35 Manner of death as stated Killed Manner of death reference Killed in Action