Basic Details Surname Magennis Forenames James Joseph Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Served Honours Victoria Cross Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Stated) Midget Submarine XE-3 Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Leading Seaman Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Leading Seaman Death and Burial details Country of death England Town of death Halifax Year of death 1986 Month of death February Day of death 12 Age at death 66 Manner of death as stated Died of lung cancer Manner of death reference Died of Disease