Basic Details Surname Roper Forenames Eric Lacey Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Merchant Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Capt. Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Captain Death and Burial details Year of death 1941 Month of death October Day of death 15 Age at death 41 Manner of death as stated Lost at Sea by Enemy Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action