Basic Details Surname McDowall Forenames William Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Merchant Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Chief Engineer Officer Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Garrison Artillery Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Chief Engineer Death and Burial details Year of death 1941 Month of death April Day of death 8 Age at death 60 Manner of death as stated Died on active service