Basic Details Surname Alexander Forenames Thomas Edmund Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Honours Stanhope Gold Medal, Royal Humane Society Bronze Medal for Bravery 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 1941 Month of death October Day of death 19 Age at death 46 Manner of death as stated Died at sea while he was in command of the motor tanker Inverlee Manner of death reference Other