Basic Details Surname Hitchens Forenames James Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Goff War Second World War - civilians Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Merchant Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Able Seaman Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Able Seaman Death and Burial details Year of death 1943 Month of death January Day of death 9 Age at death 27 Manner of death as stated Lost his life