Basic Details Surname Whitehead Forenames R George Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Robert George War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) M.N. Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Capt. Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Captain Death and Burial details Year of death 1942 Month of death February Day of death 1 Age at death 38 Manner of death as stated Lost at sea thro' enemy action Manner of death reference Other