Basic Details Surname Philp Forenames David Harley 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. Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Radio Officer Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Radio Officer Death and Burial details Year of death 1944 Month of death July Day of death 9 Age at death 18 Manner of death as stated Lost at sea through enemy action Manner of death reference Killed in Action