Basic Details Surname Roberts Forenames David Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Merchant Navy Unit (Primary - Stated) SS Observer Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Cadet Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Cadet Death and Burial details Country of death Off Brazil Year of death 1942 Month of death December Day of death 16 Manner of death as stated Killed in Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action