Basic Details Surname Bell Forenames Robert Aitchison Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War - civilians Served or died Died Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Second Engineer Death and Burial details Country of death off Madagascar Town of death at sea Year of death 1942 Month of death May Day of death 30 Age at death 40 Manner of death as stated Lost through enemy action Manner of death reference Killed in Action