Basic Details Surname Spencer Forenames Herbert Joseph Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War - civilians Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Merchant Navy Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Garrison Artillery Death and Burial details Year of death 1943 Month of death February Day of death 24 Manner of death as stated Lost at sea Manner of death reference Killed in Action