Basic Details Surname Welch 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) R.N. Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Honourable Artillery Company Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Able Seaman Death and Burial details Year of death 1944 Month of death February Day of death 17 Age at death 24 Manner of death reference Killed in Action