Basic Details Surname Simpson Forenames D Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War - civilians Served or died Died Honours MBE Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) SS Empire Merlin Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Captain Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Captain Death and Burial details Year of death 1940 Age at death 70 Manner of death as stated lost his life Manner of death reference Killed in Action