Basic Details Surname Malan Forenames Charles Caesar De Merindol Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) H.M.S. Opal Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lieut-Commander Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS Opal Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Commander Death and Burial details Country of burial United Kingdom Town of burial Plymouth Cemetery Plymouth Naval Memorial Year of death 1918 Month of death January Day of death 12