Basic Details Surname Shearer Forenames Robert J Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War - civilians Served or died Died Notes of Skaw Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) MN Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) AB Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Able Seaman Death and Burial details Year of death 1942 Month of death August Day of death 23 Age at death 31