Basic Details Surname Merrifield Forenames Samuel James Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative surname Merryfield Alternative forename Jimmy War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Service number RMB/X 1001 Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Navy Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Marine Band Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) HMS Arethusa Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Musician Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Marine Band Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Musician Death and Burial details Year of death 1942 Month of death November Day of death 18 Age at death 20 Manner of death as stated Killed in Action