Basic Details Surname Dixon Forenames James Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) RN Unit (Primary - Stated) HM Cable Ship "Alert" Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Senior 2nd Officer Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Second Officer Death and Burial details Year of death 1945 Month of death February Day of death 24 Age at death 33 Manner of death as stated Killed at sea through enemy action Manner of death reference Killed in Action