Basic Details Surname McCarthy Forenames W.P. Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Served Notes Commanding Officer of H.M.S. VULTURE Dec 1942 - Oct 1944 Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Stated) R.N.A.S. Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Naval Air Station, St. Merryn - H.M.S. VULTURE Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Captain Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Naval Air Service Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Captain