Basic Details Surname Bolton Forenames Ralph Kearsley 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) M N Unit (Primary - Stated) Malta Convoy Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) 2nd Officer Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Second Officer Death and Burial details Country of death Off Malta Year of death 1942 Month of death August Day of death 13 Age at death 33 Manner of death as stated Gave his life Manner of death reference Killed in Action