Basic Details Surname Cole Forenames John Simcoe 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) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Marines Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) Not Stated on Memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Cpt. Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Marines Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Captain Death and Burial details Country of death Lost on Convoy Duty Year of death 1942 Month of death October Day of death 2 Age at death 22 Manner of death as stated Lost on Convoy Duty Manner of death reference Killed in Action