Basic Details Surname Harris Forenames D W Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename David War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes Additional information provided by the college website (see references). He died on board the SS Harpalyce when it was torpedoed off the Hebrides. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Second Engineer Death and Burial details Year of death 1940 Month of death August Age at death 26 Manner of death reference Killed in Action