Basic Details Surname Holcroft Forenames Thomas Bentley Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes He attended the school in 1925-29. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Merchant Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Chief Radio Operator Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Radio Officer Death and Burial details Country of death 200 miles from Bermuda Year of death 1942 Month of death April Day of death 25 Manner of death as stated Torpedoed Manner of death reference Killed in Action