Basic Details Surname Kaye Forenames Henry Frederick Whitfield Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Honours King’s Commendation for Brave Conduct (posthumous) Notes 'Posthumously awarded King’s Commendation for Brave Conduct'. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Merchant Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Chief Officer Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Chief Officer Death and Burial details Year of death 1942 Month of death September Day of death 26 Age at death 25 Manner of death as stated Lost at sea off west coast of Ireland Manner of death reference Other