Basic Details Surname Gow Forenames W A Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename William Alexander War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Royal Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lieut. Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS Sappho Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant (E) Death and Burial details Cemetery Liverpool Naval Memorial Year of death 1940 Month of death September Day of death 29 Age at death 60 Manner of death reference Killed in Action