Basic Details Surname Roscorla Forenames Douglas Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Willie War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Service number D/JX 141196 Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Navy Unit (Primary - Stated) ROYAL NAVY Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Leading Telegraphist Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Leading Telegraphist Death and Burial details Year of death 1942 Month of death January Day of death 17 Age at death 23 Manner of death as stated Killed in action at sea