Basic Details Surname Palmer Forenames Walter James Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War - civilians Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Fire Service Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Fm Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Civilian Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Fireman Death and Burial details Country of death England Town of death West Ham, London Country of burial England Year of death 1940 Month of death December Day of death 8 Age at death 37 Manner of death as stated high explosive bomb Manner of death reference Killed in Action