Basic Details Surname Muir Forenames William Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) RN Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) OS Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Honourable Artillery Company Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Ordinary Seaman Death and Burial details Country of death English Channel Year of death 1943 Month of death October Day of death 23 Age at death 19 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action