Basic Details Surname Dyer Forenames Samuel Gordon Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War - civilians Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Merchant Service Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Captain Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Captain Death and Burial details Cemetery Tower Hill Memorial Year of death 1940 Month of death November Day of death 22 Age at death 51 Manner of death as stated Killed by enemy action