Basic Details Surname Capon Forenames Selwyn N Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Military Service Served or died Died Honours C.B.E. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Merchantile Marine Unit (Primary - Stated) Merchant Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Captain Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Captain Death and Burial details Country of burial Lost at sea Year of death 1942 Month of death October Day of death 25 Manner of death as stated Killed in Action at Sea