Basic Details Surname Watson Forenames William Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) "Bowling" 129523 Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) 1st Officer Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) First Officer Death and Burial details Year of death 1939 Month of death October Day of death 20 Age at death 38 Manner of death as stated Presumed drowning Manner of death reference Killed in Action