Basic Details Surname West Forenames K H Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes Ship torpedoed Secondary Service Our references Service (Secondary - Our reference) Royal Navy Rank / Title (Secondary - Our reference) Captain (Director of Music) Death and Burial details Country of death Mediterranean Year of death 1943 Month of death December Day of death 12 Manner of death reference Killed in Action