Basic Details Surname Savage Forenames W A Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename William Alfred War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Honours Victoria Cross Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Able Seaman Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Able Seaman Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death St Nazaire Year of death 1942 Month of death March Day of death 27 Age at death 29 Manner of death reference Killed in Action