Basic Details Surname Mayes Forenames Robert Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died 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 February Day of death 27 Age at death 42 Manner of death as stated Blown up at sea Manner of death reference Other