Basic Details Surname Hill Forenames John 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 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 1942 Month of death May Day of death 6 Age at death 38 Manner of death as stated Lost at sea Manner of death reference Killed in Action