Basic Details Surname McGowan Forenames Charles Kavanagh Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War - civilians Served or died Died Honours DSC Primary Service As stated on memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Capt Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Captain Death and Burial details Country of death at sea Year of death 1943 Month of death January Age at death 39 Manner of death as stated lost at sea Manner of death reference Killed in Action