Basic Details Surname Lewis Forenames J C Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename John Cecil Heys War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes Service and death details are sourced from The Old Birkonians website (see References) which also contains a short biography of this man. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) SS Almeda Star Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) First Officer Death and Burial details Year of death 1941 Month of death January Day of death 17 Age at death 35 Manner of death reference Killed in Action