Basic Details Surname Venables Forenames D N Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Served Honours Distinguished Service Cross and Bar Notes In the prison service he held the rank of Governor at Oxford Prison Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Comdr Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Commander