Basic Details Surname Nicholas Forenames William Donald Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Willie War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Service number D/JX 650939 Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) ROYAL NAVY Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Ordinary Seaman Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Ordinary Seaman Death and Burial details Cemetery Buried at sea Year of death 1944 Month of death August Day of death 11 Age at death 18 Manner of death as stated Killed in Action