Basic Details Surname Blake Forenames Ralph Bagshaw Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes He attended the school in 1936-39. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Mercantile Marine Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Cadet Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Cadet Death and Burial details Country of death Atlantic Ocean Town of death Near Newfoundland Year of death 1943 Month of death February Day of death 25 Manner of death as stated Torpedoed Manner of death reference Killed in Action