Basic Details Surname Erskine Forenames William James Gender Male Information stated on memorial Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Captain Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Captain Death and Burial details Country of death Pakistan Town of death Chalma River Year of death 1971 Month of death December Day of death 9 Age at death 62 Manner of death reference Killed in Action