Basic Details Surname Owen Forenames Richard Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Death and Burial details Year of death 1941 Month of death April Day of death 26 Age at death 42 Manner of death as stated Lost his life at sea through enemy action while serving his country Manner of death reference Killed in Action