Basic Details Surname Adams Forenames William Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Engineer Death and Burial details Year of death 1939 Month of death October Day of death 29 Age at death 41 Manner of death as stated Lost at sea through enemy action Manner of death reference Killed in Action