Basic Details Surname Palmer Forenames William Joseph Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Honours BEM Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Merchant Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Boatswain Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Garrison Artillery Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Boatswain Death and Burial details Year of death 1943 Month of death May Day of death 5