Basic Details Surname Steel Forenames Douglas Merson Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Honours M.A. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Navy (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) R.N. Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) H.M.S. Hood Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Instr. Commdr. Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS Hood Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Commander (Instructor) Death and Burial details Country of death At sea Year of death 1941 Month of death May Day of death 24 Manner of death as stated Lost at sea Manner of death reference Killed in Action