Basic Details Surname Rushton Forenames John Hartley 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 Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Radio Officer Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Garrison Artillery Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Radio Officer Death and Burial details Country of death at sea Year of death 1942 Month of death November Age at death 21 Manner of death as stated Lost Manner of death reference Killed in Action