Basic Details Surname Adams Forenames William Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename William D War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes The Roll of Honour states that he attended the school in 1910-13. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) M N Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Engineering Officer Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Engineer Officer Death and Burial details Year of death 1939 Month of death October Day of death 29 Manner of death as stated Missing Manner of death reference Missing