Basic Details Surname Younger Forenames James Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS Courageous Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Leading Cook Death and Burial details Year of death 1939 Month of death September Day of death 17 Age at death 46 Manner of death as stated Drowned off HMS Courageous Manner of death reference Killed in Action