Basic Details Surname Whitta Forenames William Thomas Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Willie War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Service number D/LX 26646 Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Navy Unit (Primary - Stated) ROYAL NAVY Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Assistant Steward Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Assistant Steward Death and Burial details Year of death 1942 Month of death January Day of death 17 Age at death 29 Manner of death as stated Killed in Action