Basic Details Surname Baxter Forenames William R Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Willy War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Merchant Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Seaman Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Seaman Death and Burial details Year of death 1941 Month of death April Day of death 18 Age at death 21 Manner of death as stated Killed at sea