Basic Details Surname Manson Forenames William Herbert Charles Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes Details of the biography and picture of the relevant memorial or grave were taken from the CWGC records. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Marines Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) H.M.S. Merlin Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Captain Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Captain Death and Burial details Country of death Not Stated on the Memorial Town of death Not stated on memorial Country of burial Not stated on the memorial Town of burial Longside Cemetery Cemetery Year of death 1942 Month of death April Day of death 9 Age at death 30 Manner of death as stated Not stated on the memorial