Basic Details Surname Ardern Forenames William Howard Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War - civilians Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) MN Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) 2 Eng Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Second Engineer Death and Burial details Year of death 1941 Month of death July Age at death 24 Manner of death as stated Missing Manner of death reference Missing